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operant

/ˈɒp.ər.ənt/

/ˈɑː.pə.rənt/

operantnoun

operants

Pl.

/ˈɒp.ər.ənt/

/ˈɑː.pɚ.ənt/

Translations

The psychologist studied the operant behavior of the rats in the experiment.

Психолог изучал оперантное поведение крыс в эксперименте.

Additional translations

действующий фактор

Definitions

An active agent or factor that produces an effect or change in behavior, especially in the context of operant conditioning in psychology.

In the experiment, the rat was the operant that learned to press the lever to receive food.

In psychology, a behavioral response that operates on the environment and is modified by its consequences (as in operant conditioning).

Lever pressing is an operant that results in the delivery of a food pellet.

Synonyms

operantadjective

more operant

Komp.

most operant

Super.

/ˈɒp.ər.ənt/

/ˈɑː.pə.rənt/

Translations

The operant behavior of the animal was studied in the lab.

Оперантное поведение животного изучалось в лаборатории.

Definitions

Functioning or having an effect; active.

The operant machinery ensured the factory ran smoothly.

Relating to or involving the modification of behavior by the reinforcing or inhibiting effect of its own consequences (as in operant conditioning).

The operant behavior of the animal was studied in the lab.

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