operant

CEFRC1

/ˈɑpərənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having an effect or producing a result.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    An operative person or thing.

Examples

  • The researcher studied operant conditioning in mice.

  • Behavior is controlled by operant factors.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.

  2. That operates to produce an effect.

More examples

In context

  • The operant conditioning theory was explained.

  • I tell you frankly, if Paul Aubry is guilty I hope is convicted and punished; but if one of the others is guilty I hope he—or she—is punished, and if I knew anything operant to that end I certainly would not withhold it.

  • thy most operant poison

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Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

In the experiment, the rat learned to press the lever through blank conditioning.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English operant, from Latin operāns.