Term ID: T4003

Operant Response

/operant-response/
A voluntary behavior that operates on the environment and is influenced by its consequences.
Example: Pressing a button to receive food, raising hand to get teacher attention, or studying to earn good grades.

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Reference: Skinner (1938)