Influence of the probability of the random performance of an acquired reaction on the rate of the formation of an instrumental reflex

Instrumental reflex formation in rats takes place more rapidly at high probability of random performance of instrumental reaction to light; however, it does not depend on the frequency of correct responses positive reinforcements (from 50 to 100%). In case of low probability, the learning process sh...

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Published inZurnal vyss̆ej nervnoj dejatelnosti imeni I P Pavlova Vol. 39; no. 4; p. 654
Main Authors Saltykov, A B, Toloknov, A V, Khitrov, N K
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 01.07.1989
Subjects
Animals
Conditioning, Operant - physiology
Electric Stimulation
Male
Photic Stimulation
Probability
Rats
Reinforcement (Psychology)
Time Factors
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Summary:Instrumental reflex formation in rats takes place more rapidly at high probability of random performance of instrumental reaction to light; however, it does not depend on the frequency of correct responses positive reinforcements (from 50 to 100%). In case of low probability, the learning process sharply slows down at 50% reinforcement of correct responses in comparison with 100% one.
ISSN:0044-4677