Operant-conditioning is a learning mechanism in which the strength and frequency of voluntary behaviors are shaped by their consequences — reinforcement (which increases behavior) or punishment (which decreases behavior). It operates through contingency learning: an organism learns to associate its actions with outcomes. Developed by B.F. Skinner (1938), the concept persists through behavioral therapy protocols, educational applications, and animal training paradigms, maintained by schedules of reinforcement that define when consequences follow behavior. [formal: operant-conditioning | substrate: behavior | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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Operant-conditioning is a learning mechanism in which the strength and frequency of voluntary behaviors are shaped by their consequences — reinforcement (which increases behavior) or punishment (which decreases behavior…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition correctly carves operant-conditioning as a learning mechanism with clear parameters (reinforcement increases behavior, punishment decreases it) and specifies voluntary behaviors as the domain. The mechanism and persistence are well-specified.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition properly carves operant-conditioning as a learning mechanism shaped by consequences. States parameters (reinforcement increases, punishment decreases behavior) and persistence mechanism (behavioral psychology theory). Needs proper trailer though — will check if present.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition clearly carves the construct: describes the learning mechanism, explains reinforcement and punishment, distinguishes the core concept from related phenomena.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition properly carves operant-conditioning: learning mechanism where consequences shape behavior. Parameters are clear (reinforcement increases, punishment decreases behavior). Measures what changes (strength and frequency of behaviors). Persistence through behavioral science. Trailer present and correct.