word
operant conditioning
OP-er-ant kun-DISH-un-ing
ˈɒpərənt kənˈdɪʃənɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
operantconditioning
Dictionary meaning
A learning method using rewards and punishments to modify behaviour.
Examples
- Operant conditioning explains why variable reward schedules make gambling so addictive.
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