Humans' choices in situations of time-based diminishing returns: effects of fixed-interval duration and progressive-interval step size

Article Abstract:

An experiment on humans' choices in situations of time-based diminishing returns examined the effects of fixed-interval (FI) duration and progressive-interval (PI) step size. Results showed switching from PI to FI was more frequent and earlier in the PI progression in reset conditions than in no-reset conditions. Switching was systematically linked to FI duration in both reset and no-reset conditions for every PI step size, demonstrating sensitivity to FI size. Finally, the development of organized choice patterns did not depend on schedule-controlled response patterns or verbal descriptions of the contingencies.

Decision-making, Decision making, Human behavior, Resource allocation

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Second-order schedules of token reinforcement with pigeons: Implications for unit price

Article Abstract:

An attempt is made to enhance the understanding of performance on second-order schedules of token reinforcement by providing parametric data on token-production schedules, while at the same time extending research on exchange-schedule effects and for this, four male White Carneau pigeons served as subjects. Response rates varied inversely with the exchange-production ratio at each token-production ratios, particularly at the higher token-production ratios.

Science & research, Analysis, Unit pricing, Pigeons

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Human performance on negative slope schedules of points exchangeable for money: a failure of molar maximization

Article Abstract:

A behavioral analysis of human information processing is presented, focusing on the relationship between reinforcement rates and response rates. An analysis of the patterns of panel pressing by adults in exchange for money is detailed.

Statistical Data Included, Methods, Money, Behavioral assessment, Feedback (Psychology)

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