Psychology A-Level
Operant Conditioning
What Operant Conditioning means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Operant Conditioning
A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior; award marks for distinguishing between reinforcement (increasing behavior) and punishment (decreasing behavior).
Topics that use Operant Conditioning
- Topic 4: Learning theories (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Operant Conditioning in the exam
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