Conditioning chambers (Skinner boxes)

Conditioning chambers, commonly known as Skinner boxes, are specialized setups used in behavioral experiments to study learning in animals. They typically consist of a cage equipped with devices like levers or buttons that the animal can press, along with mechanisms to deliver rewards (like food) or stimuli (like sounds or lights). Researchers observe how animals modify their behavior over time in response to these stimuli or rewards, helping to understand principles of learning and conditioning. This controlled environment allows for precise measurement of behavior changes driven by different reinforcement or punishment signals.