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Redundant information in an observing-response procedure.

S B Kendall

    Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
    |January 1, 1973
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    This study investigated conditioned reinforcement, finding that making stimuli from observing responses redundant did not decrease these responses. Results challenge the information hypothesis of conditioned reinforcement.

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Animal Behavior
    • Learning Theory

    Background:

    • Conditioned reinforcement is crucial for understanding complex behaviors.
    • The information hypothesis suggests redundant stimuli reduce conditioned reinforcement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To test the information hypothesis of conditioned reinforcement.
    • To investigate the role of stimulus redundancy in maintaining observing responses.

    Main Methods:

    • Three experiments used observing-response procedures with different stimuli and reinforcement schedules.
    • Stimuli signaling non-contingent reinforcement or timeout were manipulated.
    • Observing responses were measured under conditions of stimulus redundancy.

    Main Results:

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    • Observing responses were maintained when stimuli signaled reinforcement.
    • Observing responses were not maintained when stimuli signaled timeout.
    • Redundant stimuli did not reduce observing responses, contrary to the information hypothesis.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings do not support the information hypothesis.
    • Stimulus properties, rather than redundancy, may be key to conditioned reinforcement.
    • Further research is needed to refine theories of conditioned reinforcement.