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Behavioral stereotypy and the generalized matching equation.

J J Pear

    Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
    |July 1, 1988
    PubMed
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    Behavioral stereotypy develops with reinforcement procedures. Mathematical models predict that the most biased behavior class will dominate, excluding others.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral psychology
    • Mathematical modeling of behavior

    Background:

    • Behavioral stereotypy is a common outcome of reinforcement procedures.
    • Existing models like the generalized matching equation predict reinforcement outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the predictive power of the generalized matching equation and its dynamic versions on behavioral stereotypy.
    • To explore how distinct behavioral classes are treated within these mathematical frameworks.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing the generalized matching equation and two dynamic variants.
    • Analyzing reinforcement procedures and their impact on distinct behavior classes.
    • Assuming distinct response topographies, sequences, or stimuli orientations as separate behavior classes.

    Main Results:

    • The generalized matching equation and dynamic versions predict the development of behavioral stereotypy.
    • These models indicate that the most biased behavior class tends to predominate.
    • This predominance can lead to the exclusion or near exclusion of other behavior classes.

    Conclusions:

    • Mathematical models of behavior, including dynamic versions of the matching equation, can predict the emergence of stereotypy.
    • Behavioral bias within a class is a key factor in the dominance of that class under reinforcement.
    • These findings have implications for understanding and potentially modifying repetitive behaviors.

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