operant

Meanings

• Noun

  A response or behavior that produces a consequence.

  - "The operant behavior in this experiment was pressing a lever."
  - "The child's operant response was crying when scolded."
  - "The operant conditioning technique is used to modify behavior."

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Antonyms

inoperant

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Synonyms

operative

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Variants

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operant , operantly , operants , operant conditioning

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'operare,' meaning 'to work' or 'to do'.

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Trivia

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1. Operant conditioning is used in various fields, including education, business, and healthcare, to modify behavior and improve performance.

2. The operant conditioning chamber, also known as a Skinner box, is a laboratory apparatus used to study behavior through the use of consequences.

3. Operant conditioning is not limited to humans and can be used to modify the behavior of animals as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. Behaviorism: A psychological theory that focuses on observable behavior and the environmental influences on behavior.

2. Operant conditioning procedures: Techniques used to modify behavior through the use of consequences, such as positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.

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Culture

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Operant conditioning is a fundamental concept in psychology and is used to understand and modify behavior. It was developed by B.F. Skinner and is a key component of behaviorism.

How to Memorize "operant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize pressing a lever or performing an action that results in a consequence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'operant' with the concept of behavior and consequences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Operant: Observes Produce Effects Resulting In New Action' to remember the definition.

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