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FEEDBACK FUNCTIONS FOR VARIABLE‐INTERVAL REINFORCEMENT
1980 · Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior; v. 34; n. 2; p. 207-217; Fonte: Wiley
Dados principais
- Ano de publicação
- 1980
- Dados editoriais
- Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior; v. 34; n. 2; p. 207-217; Fonte: Wiley
- Palavras-chave
- JEAB; análise do comportamento
Autores
- John A. Nevin
- William M. Baum
Resumo
On a given variable‐interval schedule, the average obtained rate of reinforcement depends on the average rate of responding. An expression for this feedback effect is derived from the assumptions that free‐operant responding occurs in bursts with a constant tempo, alternating with periods of engagement in other activities; that the durations of bursts and other activities are exponentially distributed; and that the rates of initiating and terminating bursts are inversely related. The expression provides a satisfactory account of the data of three experiments.