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The PORTL Laboratory.

Mary E Hunter¹, Jesús Rosales-Ruiz²

¹Behavior Explorer, Sanger, TX USA.

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|July 10, 2023

Summary

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The Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab (PORTL) offers a modern, accessible alternative to traditional operant chambers for teaching behavior analysis principles. This innovative tool allows students hands-on experience with research and learning core concepts like reinforcement and extinction.

Keywords:

Laboratory experience Operant chamber PORTL Research apparatus Shaping Teaching behavior analysis

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Area of Science:

Behavior Analysis
Experimental Psychology
Educational Technology

Background:

Historically, operant chambers were crucial for hands-on behavior analysis education.
Limited access to animal laboratories today hinders practical student training.
The Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab (PORTL) is introduced as a solution.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the functionality and pedagogical applications of PORTL.
To highlight the parallels between PORTL and traditional operant chambers.
To demonstrate PORTL's utility in teaching fundamental behavior principles and facilitating research.

Main Methods:

Detailed description of the PORTL system and its free-operant environment.
Illustrative examples of teaching core behavior analysis concepts (e.g., differential reinforcement, extinction, shaping).
Discussion of PORTL's role in replicating and conducting student research projects.

Main Results:

PORTL effectively simulates an operant environment for learning and research.
Students gain practical experience in identifying and manipulating behavioral variables.
PORTL facilitates a deeper understanding of behavior principles through active engagement.

Conclusions:

PORTL serves as a valuable, accessible teaching tool for behavior analysis.
It bridges the gap created by the reduced access to traditional operant chambers.
PORTL empowers students to engage in research and develop a robust understanding of behavior science.