Conditioning (definition)

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ψ	Conditioning, Operant

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Definition: Learning situations in which the sequence responses of the subject are instrumental in producing reinforcement. When the correct response occurs, which involves the selection from among a repertoire of responses, the subject is immediately reinforced.

human & animal
See Also Behavior Control

Other names Instrumental Learning; Operant Conditionings; Learnings, Instrumental; Instrumental Learnings; Conditionings, Operant; Operant Conditioning; Learning, Instrumental

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Conditioning, Operant