a method of training in which the reinforcement is made contingent on the occurrence of the response
Compare classical conditioning
Examples of 'operant learning' in a sentence
operant learning
Feedback mechanisms in operant learning are critical for animals to increase reward or reduce punishment.
Divya Sitaraman, Elizabeth F. Kramer, Lily Kahsai, Daniela Ostrowski, Troy Zars 2017, 'Discrete Serotonin Systems Mediate Memory Enhancement and Escape Latencies after UnpredictedAversive Experience in Drosophila Place Memory', Frontiers in Systems Neurosciencehttp://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnsys.2017.00092/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Operant learning requires that reinforcement signals interact with action representations at a suitable neural interface.
Kevin N Gurney, Mark D Humphries, Peter Redgrave 2015, 'A new framework for cortico-striatal plasticity: behavioural theory meets in vitrodata at the reinforcement-action interface.', PLoS Biologyhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4285402?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In this paper we study the principles underlying generalization in operant learning of professional basketball players.
Tal Neiman, Yonatan Loewenstein 2014, 'Spatial generalization in operant learning: lessons from professional basketball.',PLoS Computational Biologyhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4031046?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In operant learning, behaviors are reinforced or inhibited in response to the consequences of similar actions taken in the past.
Tal Neiman, Yonatan Loewenstein 2014, 'Spatial generalization in operant learning: lessons from professional basketball.',PLoS Computational Biologyhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4031046?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)