Term
In terms of behavior, choice is concerned with:
A. the distribution of behavior among alternative sources of reinforcement
B. the decision-making capabilities of the organism
C. the information processing during decision making
D. the differential reinforcement of alternative behavior |
|
Definition
| A. the distribution of behavior among alternative sources of reinforcement |
|
|
Term
Which of the following is used to investigate choice in the laboratory?
A. a Skinner box with a single manipulandum
B. two cumulative recorders that are running successively
C. concurrent schedules of reinforcement
D. both A and B |
|
Definition
| C. concurrent schedules of reinforccement |
|
|
Term
In order to prevent switching on concurrent schedules:
A. program an intermittent schedule of reinforcement
B. program a changeover delay
C. program a multiple schedule
D. program a DRO contingency |
|
Definition
| B. program a changeover delay |
|
|
Term
To investigate switching on concurrent schedules:
A. use a Findley procedure
B. use a single-response key that changes color with the schedule
C. use changeover key
D. use all of the above |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The experiment by Herrnsteiin (1961b) using a two-key concurrent VI VI schedule is described by:
A. the matching law for a single alternative
B. the quantitative law of effect
C. the proportional matching equation
D. the non-matching function for multiple alternatives |
|
Definition
| C. the proportional matching equation |
|
|
Term
The matching law has described the choice behavior of:
A. pigeons
B. wagtails
C. rats
D. all of the above |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
When the response is continuous rather than discrete, use a matching equation for:
A. time spent on each alternative
B. rate of response on each alternative
C. several concurrent schedules of reinforcement
D. the single operant |
|
Definition
| D. is characterized by all of the above |
|
|
Term
In contrast to optimal foraging, Herrnstein (1982) proposed a process of:
A. maximination
B. melioration
C. multiple schedule
D. monotonic matching |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Behavioral economics involves the use of:
A. Economic principles to describe and analyze behavioral choice
B. economic factors to predict animal behavior in the marketplace
C. economic indicators when pigeons are trading goods and services
D. economic satisfaction due to reinforcement |
|
Definition
| A. economic principles to describe and analyze behavioral choice |
|
|
