The effects of schedules of reinforcement on operant sequential stereotypy in humans

In a study, college students participated in three experiments on operant sequential stereotypy. According to the results, the level of stereotypy was greatest for behavior rewarded on a continuous reinforcement schedule.

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Published inThe Psychological record Vol. 44; no. 2; pp. 185 - 206
Main Authors LOPATTO, D. E, BROWN, B. M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Gambier, OH Kenyon College 01.04.1994
Denison University, etc
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Behavior
Behavior Patterns
Biological and medical sciences
Class Rank
College students
Computer Networks
Conditioning
Factors
Feedback (Response)
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Human
Incentives
Learning. Memory
Light
Problem Solving
Programmes
Psychological Patterns
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Reinforcement
Resistance (Psychology)
Social research
Stereotyped behaviour
Stereotypes
Transfer of Training
Human
Instrumental conditioning
Acquisition process
Experimental study
Stereotypy
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Summary:In a study, college students participated in three experiments on operant sequential stereotypy. According to the results, the level of stereotypy was greatest for behavior rewarded on a continuous reinforcement schedule.
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ISSN:0033-2933
2163-3452
DOI:10.1007/BF03395127