Vocabulary Entry

operant

|noun • adjective

noun

A behavior that is influenced by its consequences, particularly in the context of operant conditioning.

Example Sentences

"The rat's pressing of the lever is an operant that leads to a food reward."

"Children often learn new skills through the operants encouraged by their parents."

"In psychology, an operant can be any action that is followed by reinforcement."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The operant behaviors observed in the experiment were consistently reinforced."

"She focused on operant conditioning techniques to modify her dog's behavior."

"His operant actions were shaped by the rewards he received for them."