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operant conditioning

op·er·ant con·di·tion·ing


noun 
Definition:
 
learning through positive and negative reinforcement: a form of learning that takes place when an instance of spontaneous behavior is either reinforced by a reward or discouraged by punishment. The principles involved have had a strong influence on behavior modification as well as on other kinds of therapy.

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