Nature

Classical and operant conditioning differentially modify the intrinsic properties of an identified neuron

A long-standing debate in neuroscience is whether classical and operant conditioning are mechanistically similar or distinct. The feeding behavior of Aplysia provides a model system suitable for ...
WebMD

Operant Conditioning: What It Is and How It Works

Operant conditioning, sometimes called instrumental conditioning or Skinnerian conditioning, is a method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior. Through operant conditioning, ...
Nature

Changes in neuronal excitability serve as a mechanism of long-term memory for operant conditioning

Figure 1: In vitro operant conditioning of fictive feeding behavior produced long-term changes in the activity of the CPG. Figure 2: Long-term changes in B51 membrane properties produced by the in ...
Psychology Today

Explaining Behaviorism: Operant & Classical Conditioning

There are many explanations that can be used to help people understand the Behaviorist Point of View. Some are very factual, others argue towards practical concerns, and still others are highly ...
Healthline

Understanding Operant Conditioning and How It Works

Operant conditioning is a theory that explains how behaviors are influenced by their consequences or results. It’s often used today to help people adopt new behaviors or change old habits. If you’ve ...