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OPERANT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does operant mean?
• OPERANT (adjective)
The adjective OPERANT has 1 sense:
1. having influence or producing an effect
Familiarity information: OPERANT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having influence or producing an effect
Context example:
an operant conscience
Similar:
operative (being in force or having or exerting force)
Derivation:
operate (perform as expected when applied)
Context examples
The use of operant conditioning, including rewards and punishments, in helping a person create an atmosphere where he or she does not contribute to painful stimuli.
(Behavioral Intervention, NCI Thesaurus)
The use of operant conditioning to alter a person's dietary choices and behaviors.
(Behavioral Dietary Intervention, NCI Thesaurus)
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