Term ID: T4085

Operant Stimulus Control

/operant-stimulus-control/
Environmental cues that signal when particular behaviors will be reinforced or punished, guiding response decisions.
Example: Traffic lights that control driving behavior by indicating when stopping or proceeding will be safe and legal.

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Reference: Skinner (1953)