Operant Conditioning

abstract · Psychology · Level 15 · E9

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Emergence definition

operant-conditioning emerges from reinforcement + conditioning.

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Historical origin

Origin word: operant conditioning
Origin language: English

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Operante Konditionierung German
operant conditioning English primary

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Reinforcement L14 (foundational)

Reinforcement provides the foundational basis for understanding operant conditioning.

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