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operant conditioning [′äp·ə·rənt kən′dish·ə·niŋ] (psychology) A form of learning in which the subject, in a given situation, tends to respond in a way that produces rewarding effects, reinforcing previous pleasurable experiences. Also known as instrumental conditioning; reinforcement conditioning. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The intention of the Chinese program was to stifle dissent by first defining it as deviant and causing overwhelming feelings of guilt in the subject, followed by psychological conditioning that rewarded newfound devotion to the party line. The material and social security and moral support of the military personnel by the government and most of the public had practically in advance laid a foundation for an effective moral-political and psychological conditioning of American officers and ordinary soldiers for any war. When it comes to psychological conditioning or discipline, the wise coach will: |
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