PSYC-281 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Impulsivity, Hyperbolic Function, Matching Law
24 Apr 2017
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Diagram an example of a concurrent schedule that might be used in an operant conditioning experiment with pigeons. A concurrent schedule of reinforcement consists of the simultaneous presentation of two or more independent schedules, leading to a reinforcer. For example, a pigeon can choose to peck a red key that is on a vr 20 schedule to get food, or to peck a green key that is on a vr 50 schedule to get food. On a concurrent vr 20 vr 60 schedule, will see a higher response rate on the. Vr 20 schedule because it is the one that results in the most reinforcement: define the matching law and give the matching equation. Using the equation, show what the matching law predicts concerning the distribution of behavior displayed on a concurrent vi 10-sec vi 30-sec schedule of reinforcement. (hint: what is the expected distribution of reinforcers on this schedule?)
