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CH 09 - Quiz
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Psychology
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11/17/2015

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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?
Term
program a changeover delay (COD)
Definition
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
Definition
To investigate switching on concurrent schedules:
Term
the proportional matching equation
Definition
The experiment by Herrnstein (1961b) using a two-key concurrent VI VI schedules is described by:
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- Pigeons
- Wagtails
- Rats
Definition
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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melioration
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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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