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Definition of Instrumental conditioning
1. Noun. Operant conditioning that pairs a response with a reinforcement in discrete trials; reinforcement occurs only after the response is given.
Generic synonyms: Operant Conditioning
Medical Definition of Instrumental conditioning
1. Conditioning in which the response is a prerequisite to achieving some goal; often used as a synonym for operant conditioning, but some psychologists make distinctions in the usages of these two terms. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Instrumental Conditioning
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