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A functional analysis of chained fixed-interval schedule performance.

M C Davison

    Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
    |March 1, 1974
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    Pigeons trained on chained schedules showed response rates consistent with the matching law. Pause durations during interval schedules were linearly related to interval length, differing between initial and terminal links.

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral science
    • Animal behavior

    Background:

    • Chained schedules are complex reinforcement procedures.
    • Understanding performance on chained schedules is crucial for behavioral analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantitatively analyze pigeon behavior on two-link chained fixed-interval schedules.
    • To assess the applicability of the matching law to chained schedules.

    Main Methods:

    • Three pigeons were trained on chained fixed-interval fixed-interval schedules.
    • Response rates, time spent responding, and total time in each component were measured.
    • Data were analyzed using the matching law for multiple and concurrent schedules.

    Main Results:

    • Response rate ratios approximated predictions from multiple schedules.

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  • Pause durations were a linear function of interval length.
  • Pause durations were longer in the initial link compared to the terminal link.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study provides a quantitative functional analysis of performance on chained schedules.
    • Behavior on chained schedules can be described by the matching law.
    • Interval length significantly influences pause behavior in chained schedules.