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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). The dorsomedial ...

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Burrhus Frederic Skinner studied observable behavior along with its causes and consequences. He showed how people given positive reinforcement are likely to repeat the action. When a small business ...

Thomas chose not to attend this year's Strictly final, and hit out at the BBC in a post hours before it took place. As the beginning of the series approached, Thomas continued to face backlash after ...

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The temptation to give up is a common one, and no one is exempt. Failure isn’t something many of us can handle gracefully. But even though we know it’s a common human condition, we’re somehow always ...