Enter the intriguing realm of operant conditioning, a powerful psychological principle that not only shapes animal behavior but also holds the key to unlocking immense business potential.

In the third part of this series on how horses learn, we look into operant conditioning, using rewards and consequences for ...

Social learning theory, developed by psychologist Albert Bandura, uses theories of classical and operant conditioning. But in this theory, the environment plays a large part in learning.

Understanding the theory of how horses learn is integral to our ability as riders and trainers to communicate effectively ...

Operant conditioning, sometimes referred to as instrumental conditioning, is a method of learning that occurs through ...

Clicker training is a powerful method of training dogs using positive reinforcement. It is based on operant conditioning, where a clicker — a small handheld device that makes a distinct clicking sound ...

Many animal care facilities, such as zoos and laboratories, are beginning to view operant conditioning as a valuable management tool (Laule, 1993). Animals can be trained using positive reinforcement, ...

Operant learning is a process by which a specific behavioural response (such as a lever press) is associated with a biologically salient stimulus known as a reinforcer (such as food).

We didn’t realize that dog training research techniques were so high-tech. Operant conditioning, as opposed to Pavlovian, gives a positive reward, in this case dog treats, to reinforce a desired ...