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The "response" in behavior theory

W N Schoenfeld

    The Pavlovian Journal of Biological Science
    |July 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    The definition of "response" in behavior theory is unclear, impacting conditioning paradigms. Recent findings show conditioned reflexes may not be unitary, challenging existing response concepts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral science
    • Psychology
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • The term "response" is fundamental in behavior theory but lacks a clear, consistent definition.
    • Common language origins influence its application in behavioral analysis.
    • Current definitions create difficulties in distinguishing response classes and conditioning paradigms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically examine the definition and conceptualization of "response" in behavior theory.
    • To highlight the challenges posed by current definitions to understanding conditioning procedures.
    • To question the unitary nature of responses in light of new empirical findings.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of the term "response" in behavior theory.
    • Review of existing literature on Pavlovian and operant conditioning.

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  • Examination of recent laboratory findings on conditioned reflexes.

    • Main Results:

    • The common vocabulary origin of "response" complicates its scientific definition.
    • Distinctions between response types based on conditioning procedures (Pavlovian vs. operant) are problematic.
    • A "conditioned cardiac CR" was found to be fractionated, challenging its status as a single response.

    Conclusions:

    • Inadequate definitions of "response" create significant problems for behavior theory.
    • The fractionation of conditioned reflexes suggests current conceptions of "response" require revision.
    • A clearer, more precise definition of "response" is needed for advancing behavioral science.