descriptive operant

in experimental studies of behavior, the formal, physical requirements for reinforcement (see operant). For example, the descriptive operant for pressing a lever might be as follows: Any action on the part of the organism that exerts a force on the lever of 0.2 N through a distance of 5 mm will be reinforced. Compare functional operant.

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November 15th 2024

colorimeter

n. an instrument used to compare, identify, or reproduce colors by comparison with a known mixture of monochromatic and white lights or a mixture of the three primary colors.