Description

Operant conditioning is a learning process through which behaviors are modified by their consequences, such as rewards or punishments. This concept is fundamental in behavioral psychology and is often used in various therapeutic settings to shape behavior.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'aprendizaje instrumental' may be referred to as 'condicionamiento operante' in some contexts, which is a more colloquial term. It is important to maintain a formal register and ensure clarity when discussing behavioral modification techniques, as confusion with similar terms may arise.

Example Sentences

EN: Operant conditioning is used in various therapeutic approaches to modify undesirable behaviors.

ES: El aprendizaje instrumental se utiliza en diversos enfoques terapéuticos para modificar comportamientos indeseables.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'aprendizaje instrumental' with 'condicionamiento clásico'; misinterpreting the implications of rewards vs. punishments; using informal language when discussing behavioral techniques.