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Effect of reinforcement duration on fixed-interval responding.

J E Staddon

    Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
    |January 1, 1970
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    Longer reinforcement durations in fixed interval schedules increase postreinforcement pause time. Shorter reinforcement durations lead to higher running rates of responding during the fixed interval schedule.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Operant Conditioning

    Background:

    • Fixed interval schedules are fundamental in behavioral psychology.
    • Reinforcement duration is a key variable influencing operant behavior.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between reinforcement duration and postreinforcement pause.
    • To examine the effect of reinforcement duration on response rates within a fixed interval schedule.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a fixed interval 60-second schedule.
    • Introduced five different reinforcement durations randomly within each session.
    • Measured postreinforcement pause and response rates.

    Main Results:

    • Postreinforcement pause duration was directly correlated with reinforcement duration.
    • Response rates during the interval were inversely correlated with reinforcement duration.

    Conclusions:

    • Reinforcement duration is a critical determinant of postreinforcement pause and response patterns.
    • Findings have implications for understanding reinforcement schedules and behavior modification.

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