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    Behavioral matching under concurrent variable time schedules may not be inevitable. Analysis suggests reinforcement efficiency, not just schedule operation, influences matching-like behavior, which can arise by chance.

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    • Reinforcement schedules

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    • Concurrent variable time (CONCVTVT) schedules are used to study choice behavior and reinforcement.
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    • To investigate the role of schedule component parameters and reinforcement efficiency in behavior choices.

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  • Data analysis focused on evaluating the matching law and reinforcement efficiency.

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    • The generalized matching law was found to be suboptimal for describing CONCVTVT schedule results.
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    • Matching-like behavior can emerge spontaneously due to high reinforcement generation efficiency, purely by chance.

    Conclusions:

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    • Reinforcement efficiency maps, determined by schedule parameters, are crucial for understanding behavior choices.
    • The potential for chance emergence of matching behavior highlights the importance of considering reinforcement efficiency.