Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

operant conditioning

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.17 in modern English

Syllables: op-er-an-t -con-di-tion-ing
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

8

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A technique of behavior modification through positive and negative reinforcement and positive and negative punishment.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"With operant conditioning, the animal repeats behaviors that have desired consequences and avoids behaviors that lead to undesirable consequences (Figure 5-5)."

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

shaping classical conditioning

Questions

What does operant conditioning mean?: A technique of behavior modification through positive and negative reinforcement and positive and negative punishment.

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