operant
adjective
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Definition of operant
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : functioning or tending to produce effects : effective an operant conscience
2 : of or relating to the observable or measurable
3 : of, relating to, or being an operant or operant conditioning operant behavior
operant
nounDefinition of operant (Entry 2 of 2)
: behavior (such as bar pressing by a rat to obtain food) that operates on the environment to produce rewarding and reinforcing effects
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operant
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Medical Definition of operant
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or being an operant or operant conditioning operant behavior — compare respondent
operant
nounMedical Definition of operant (Entry 2 of 2)
: behavior (as bar pressing by a rat to obtain food) that operates on the environment to produce rewarding and reinforcing effects
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