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Effects of limited-target availability on schedule-induced attack.

R K Flory, C T Smith

    Physiology & Behavior
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Schedule-induced attack in pigeons can be increased by limiting target availability. This research demonstrates that pigeon aggression can occur reliably at various times, not just after food delivery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral science
    • Animal behavior studies
    • Ethology

    Background:

    • Schedule-induced behaviors are often studied in relation to reinforcement schedules.
    • Aggression in pigeons can be elicited under specific experimental conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how the temporal availability of a target influences schedule-induced attack in pigeons.
    • To determine if limiting target access affects the rate and pattern of aggressive responses.

    Main Methods:

    • Pigeons were exposed to a fixed-time food schedule.
    • A conspecific target was presented under three conditions: continuous, random 30-sec intervals, or final 90 sec of the interfood interval.
    • Attack responses towards the target were recorded and analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Attack rates varied based on target availability, with limited availability potentially increasing attack.
    • When targets were available in the latter half of the interval, attack decreased over time.
    • Some pigeons maintained high attack rates even when target access occurred later in the interval.

    Conclusions:

    • Limiting target availability can enhance schedule-induced attack in pigeons.
    • Aggressive behavior is not solely tied to immediate post-feeding periods and can be modulated by temporal factors.

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