Term ID: T5071

Stimulus Control

/stimulus-control/
Environmental cues that signal when specific behaviors will be reinforced or when responses are appropriate.
Example: Traffic lights that control driving behavior by indicating when stopping or proceeding is safe and legal.

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Reference: Skinner (1953)