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Matching and conditioned reinforcement rate.

Timothy A Shahan1, Christopher A Podlesnik, Corina Jimenez-Gomez

  • 1Utah State University, Department of Psychology, 2810 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah 84322, USA. Tim.Shahan@usu.edu

Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
|May 6, 2006
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This study demonstrates that choice behavior is sensitive to the rate of conditioned reinforcement, even without changes in primary reinforcement. Findings support choice theories linking primary and conditioned reinforcers.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral psychology
  • Animal behavior and cognition

Background:

  • Choice behavior is influenced by reinforcement schedules.
  • Previous studies on conditioned reinforcement were limited by confounding variables.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sensitivity of choice to relative conditioned reinforcement rate.
  • To avoid confounding variables present in prior research.

Main Methods:

  • Used concurrent observing responses to isolate conditioned reinforcement.
  • Manipulated the relative rate of conditioned reinforcer (S+) deliveries.
  • Applied independent variable-interval schedules for observing responses.

Main Results:

  • Choice behavior aligned with the generalized matching law.

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  • Sensitivity to conditioned reinforcement rate was observed independently of primary reinforcement rate.
  • Conditioned reinforcer value remained constant.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings support choice theories that integrate primary and conditioned reinforcement.
    • Results challenge delay reduction theory's scope.
    • Demonstrates functional similarity between primary and conditioned reinforcers.