How suboptimal is suboptimal choice?
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DOI: 10.1002/jeab.239
Abstract: In a frequently used suboptimal-choice procedure pigeons choose between an alternative that delivers three food pellets with p = 1.0 and an alternative that delivers ten pellets with p = 0.2. Because pigeons reliably choose… read more here.
Keywords: suboptimal choice; suboptimal suboptimal; procedure; suboptimal alternative ... See more keywords
Contrast between what is expected and what occurs increases pigeon’s suboptimal choice
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DOI: 10.1007/s10071-018-1223-x
Abstract: When pigeons are given a choice between 50% signaled reinforcement and 100% reinforcement they typically do not choose optimally, sometimes even preferring 50% reinforcement. Smith and Zentall (J Exp Psychol Anim Behav Process 42:212–220, 2016)… read more here.
Keywords: contrast expected; reinforcement; choice; signal reinforcement ... See more keywords