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| the distribution of behavior among alternative sources of reinforcement |
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| In terms of behavior, choice is concerned with: |
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| concurrent schedules of reinforcement |
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| Which of the following is used to investigate choice in the laboratory? |
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| program a changeover delay (COD) |
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| In order to prevent switching on concurrent schedules: |
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- Use a Findley Procedure
- Use a single-response key that changes color with the schedule
- Use a changeover key |
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| To investigate switching on concurrent schedules: |
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| the proportional matching equation |
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| The experiment by Herrnstein (1961b) using a two-key concurrent VI VI schedules is described by: |
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- Pigeons
- Wagtails
- Rats |
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| The matching law has described the choice behavior of: |
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| time spent on each alternative |
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| When the response is continuous rather than discrete, use a matching equation for: |
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- is stated in terms of a power law
- includes a value for bias
- includes a value for sensitivity |
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| The equation for matching of ratios of rates of response to rates of reinforcement: |
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| In contrast to optimal foraging, Hernnstein (1982) proposed a process of: |
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| economic principles to describe and analyze behavioral choice |
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| Behavioral economics involves the use of: |
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