Operant Conditioning: Response Size & Big Picture Focus
Feb 20, 2025
Operant conditioning (or behavior shaping) lets you modify how people act through rewards and punishments. But in ‘mixed case’ scenarios things get tricky…
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Feb 20, 2025
Operant conditioning (or behavior shaping) lets you modify how people act through rewards and punishments. But in ‘mixed case’ scenarios things get tricky…
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Operant conditioning isn’t just for the lab – it works in real life, too. Used right, it’s a powerful addition to any healthy relationship.
