Operant
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːpərənt/
Operant (noun)
- a behavior that changes because of its consequences, like rewards or punishments.
Examples
- The operant shaped the animal's response.
- Rewards can act as an operant in training.
Common collocations: operant conditioning, positive operant, operant strategy, operant method
Operant (adjective)
- describing something that is active or has an effect.
Examples
- The operant system improved efficiency.
- An operant approach can yield better results.