skinner box

English - Turkish

Definition of skinner box in English Turkish dictionary

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) skinner kutusu

English - English

Definition of skinner box in English English dictionary

A box or cage in which a subject (usually an animal), may be isolated from outside influences; used in operant conditioning experiments where the subject can operate a lever to obtain a reward or avoid a painful shock

A soundproof, light-resistant box or cage used in laboratories to isolate an animal for experiments in operant conditioning and usually containing only a bar or lever to be pressed by the animal to gain a reward, such as food, or to avoid a painful stimulus, such as a shock

Hyphenation

Skin·ner box

Turkish pronunciation

skînır bäks

Pronunciation

/ˈskənər ˈbäks/ /ˈskɪnɜr ˈbɑːks/

Etymology

() After Burrhus Frederick Skinner, its inventor