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operant conditioning

operant conditioning Operant conditioning is a type of learning in which a person's or animal's responses help produce reinforcement.

Operant conditioning is a type of learning in which a person's or animal's responses help produce reinforcement. When the desired response is made from among possible behaviors, it is reinforced right away, which strengthens that response.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Conditioning, Operant” (D003216).
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