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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
This refers to a behavior that is linked to a particular outcome based on the belief in cause and effect, despite there being no logical or scientific connection between them.
A learning process where two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response initially elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences. Key concepts in operant conditioning are positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment and negative punishment.