functional operant

the class of responses whose probability is changed by the imposition of an operant contingency. For example, lever presses with a force greater than 0.2 N may be required for reinforcement. Presses with forces greater than 0.2 N will increase in frequency, as will the frequency of presses just (but not far) below that value. These latter presses are part of the functional operant class. Compare descriptive 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.