Skinner box en · NOUN
Etymology
From Burrhus Frederick Skinner (1904-1990), its inventor.
Meanings
- (qualifier:behavioral science) A box or cage in which a subject (usually an animal) may be isolated from outside influences and studied; used in operant conditioning experiments where the subject can operate a lever to obtain a reward or avoid a painful shock.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner boxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fi Skinnerin laatikko (enclosure used in behavioral science)