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Describe the generalized matching law equation and explain each of its parameters.

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Question 2

Your hamster presses a lever that came with its cage.After 4 presses, a food pellet is delivered; then after 6 presses another; then after 2 presses another.Based on this pattern of reinforcement you suspect that the lever was programmed with a

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A)  FR 4 schedule
B)  VR 4 schedule
C)  FI 4 min schedule
D)  VI 4 min scheduleE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

In a study of self control, you predict that pigeons will be more likely to choose a small reward over a large reward if

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A)  there is a long delay for the small reward and a short delay for the large reward.
B)  there is a delay only for the small reward.
C)  there is a long delay for both the large and small reward.
D)  there is no delay for the small reward and a short delay for the large reward.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Your friend has a problem with procrastination and her grades are suffering.According to learning concepts, why is she procrastinating? What can you recommend that she do?

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Question 5

The relative rate of responding on key "A" is 0.5.From this, you know

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A)  the animal has a higher rate of responding to A than to B.
B)  the animal has a higher rate of responding to B than to A.
C)  the animal is responding to A and B at the same rate.
D)  nothing without knowledge of the relative rates of reinforcement.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Describe various theoretical explanations of the matching law.

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Question 7

The relative rate of responding on key "A" is determined by the equation .

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A)  Ra - Rb
B)  Rb/Ra
C)  Ra/(Ra + Rb) 
D)  Ra/(Ra - Rb) E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

How can self-control be conditioned? Provide an example of self-control training from common human experience.

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Exam 6: Schedules of Reinforcement and Choice Behavior

Describe various theoretical explanations of the matching law.

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The relative rate of responding on key "A" is determined by the equation .

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In a study of self control, you predict that pigeons will be more likely to choose a small reward over a large reward if

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Your friend has a problem with procrastination and her grades are suffering.According to learning concepts, why is she procrastinating? What can you recommend that she do?

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Describe the generalized matching law equation and explain each of its parameters.

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Your hamster presses a lever that came with its cage.After 4 presses, a food pellet is delivered; then after 6 presses another; then after 2 presses another.Based on this pattern of reinforcement you suspect that the lever was programmed with a

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The relative rate of responding on key "A" is 0.5.From this, you know

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How can self-control be conditioned? Provide an example of self-control training from common human experience.

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Exam 6: Schedules of Reinforcement and Choice Behavior

Describe various theoretical explanations of the matching law.

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The relative rate of responding on key "A" is determined by the equation .

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In a study of self control, you predict that pigeons will be more likely to choose a small reward over a large reward if

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Your friend has a problem with procrastination and her grades are suffering.According to learning concepts, why is she procrastinating? What can you recommend that she do?

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Describe the generalized matching law equation and explain each of its parameters.

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Your hamster presses a lever that came with its cage.After 4 presses, a food pellet is delivered; then after 6 presses another; then after 2 presses another.Based on this pattern of reinforcement you suspect that the lever was programmed with a

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The relative rate of responding on key "A" is 0.5.From this, you know

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How can self-control be conditioned? Provide an example of self-control training from common human experience.

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