Bouts of responding: the relation between bout rate and the rate of variable-interval reinforcement

Article Abstract:

The relation between bout-initiation rate and reinforce rate was determined and compared to total response rate and reinforcer rate so that similarities or differences could be found out. The rate of initiating bouts increased as a function of reinforcer rate but was either unaffected or was decreased by adding the four-response requirement.

United States

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Resistance to extinction following variable-interval, reinforcement: Reinforcer rate and amount

Article Abstract:

Greater reinforcement during training engenders greater resistance to extinction even when the different conditions of reinforcement are varied between blocks of sessions. Resistance to extinction was greater following training with the larger four pellets than with the smaller one pellet reinforcer.

North Carolina, Extinction (Psychology)

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Bouts of responding from variable-interval reinforcement of lever pressing by rats

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to determine if the pattern of effects on the aspects of bouts could be demonstrated with a response other than key poking. The result of imposing the variable-ratio component, lead to an increased rate of lever pressing.

Animal behavior, Response consistency, Perception, Perception (Psychology), Animal behaviour

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