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Concept
Operant Behavior
Operant behavior
is a
type of learning
where behavior is
controlled by consequences
, such as
rewards or punishments
, which either increase or decrease the likelihood of the behavior being repeated. This concept, central to
B.F. Skinner
's
theory of operant conditioning
, emphasizes the
role of reinforcement
and punishment in
shaping voluntary behaviors
.
Relevant Degrees
Psychology 78%
Nervous System and Sensory Organs 22%
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