释义 |
op·er·ant I. \ˈäpərənt\ adjective Etymology: Latin operant-, operans, present participle of operari 1. : functioning or tending to produce effects : effective < an operant conscience > 2. : of, relating to, or being a behavioral operant < operant conditioning > II. noun (-s) 1. : one that operates : operative, operator 2. : behavior or responses that operate on the environment to produce rewarding and reinforcing effects |