Publications [#288069] of John E. Staddon
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- Hinson, JM; Staddon, JE, Behavioral competition: a mechanism for schedule interactions.,
Science (New York, N.Y.), vol. 202 no. 4366
(October, 1978),
pp. 432-434 [Gateway.cgi], [doi] .
(last updated on 2025/03/09)Abstract:
Rats pressing a lever for food reinforcement showed large positive-contrast effects when provided with the opportunity for a competing wheel-running response. Positive and negative behavioral contrast may reflect reallocation of competing interim and terminal responses between schedule components following changes in the reinforcement conditions in one component.