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Definition of operant
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: functioning or tending to produce effects : effective
an operant conscience
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: 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operant. Accessed 10 May. 2021.
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operant
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Medical Definition of operant
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: of, relating to, or being an operant or operant conditioning
operant behavior
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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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The first known use of operant was in the 15th century
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