Year: 1958
Type: article
Abstract: In earlier studies of conditioned reinforcement, I investigated both fixed-interval and multiple schedules with fixed-interval and fixed-ratio components (2,3,4).These studies demonstrated several similarities between the characteristics of be- havior maintained by conditioned reinforcers and behavior maintained by food reinforcers.However, one consistent difference was found in the general trend toward higher response rates as the time approached when the conditioned rein- forcers could be exchanged for food.The purpose of this experiment was to extend the results of these earlier studies by elucidating the characteristics of performance maintained by fixed-ratio schedules of conditioned reinforcement.
Author: Roger T. Kelleher
Institution: Emory National Primate Research Center
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2000233875