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Choice between concurrent schedules.

R L Menlove, M Moffitt, C P Shimp

    Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
    |March 1, 1973
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    Pigeons

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral science
    • Animal behavior studies

    Background:

    • Concurrent schedules of reinforcement are fundamental in understanding choice behavior.
    • Previous research established predictable choice patterns in two-key experiments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate pigeon choice behavior when presented with a third option that switches between two concurrent schedules.
    • To determine if choice between complex schedules follows similar principles as choice within simpler schedules.

    Main Methods:

    • Six pigeons were trained on a three-key apparatus.
    • A center key peck switched the left and right keys between two distinct variable-interval schedules, signaled by different colors.
    • Response frequencies and reinforcement rates were recorded for each key and schedule.

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    Main Results:

    • Pigeon choice behavior within each color condition matched predictions for two-key concurrent schedules.
    • The preference for a specific schedule (color) corresponded to the proportion of reinforcements delivered under that schedule.
    • This indicates that pigeons treated the schedule-switching option similarly to a choice between fixed alternatives.

    Conclusions:

    • Choice behavior between concurrent schedules is governed by the same fundamental principles as choice within a single concurrent schedule.
    • The findings support the generality of matching theory across different complexities of reinforcement schedules.
    • This study provides insights into how organisms adapt their choices when presented with dynamic reinforcement environments.