operant
adjective psychology specialized uk/ˈɒp.ər.ənt/ us/ˈɑː.pɚ.ənt/
操作以产生效果的
involving changes in behaviour that are caused because good or bad things always happen in connection with the behaviour
As part of the operant conditioning, the cat was rewarded with food when he remained calm during each step of the procedure. 作为操作性条件反射的一部分，当猫在这个过程的每个步骤中保持平静时，就会得到食物奖励。