This refers to a procedure that decreases the value or effectiveness of a specific stimulusStimulus is defined as any change in the environment or... or behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living o... through satiation.
Example
An example of an abolishing operation (AO) would be the concept of food satiation in a behavior-analytic context. If someone has just eaten a large meal, the value of food as a reinforcerA reinforcer is any consequence or stimulus&n... decreases. As a result, they are less likely to engage in behaviors that were previously reinforced by access to food, such as preparing a snack. This is because the motivation to seek food has been reduced due to satiation.
Establishing Operation (EO)An Establishing Operation (EO) is a type of motivating opera..., Abolishing Operation (AO)