Term ID: T4072

Operant Training

/operant-training/
Systematic instruction using reinforcement and punishment principles to shape desired behaviors and eliminate problematic ones.
Example: Animal training programs that use positive reinforcement to teach complex tricks and eliminate aggressive behaviors.

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Reference: Pryor (1999)