Human risky choice under temporal constraints: tests of an energy-budget model

Article Abstract:

Research on human-behavior risk sensitive foraging models suggests that choice is simultaneously sensitive to delays associated with variable and fixed choices for upcoming trials, cumulative delays within trial blocks, trial block positions and temporal requirements. Studies were conducted on foraging efforts using variable food supply delays and energy expenditures.

Venture Analysis, Psychological aspects, Risk assessment, Business enterprises, Choice (Psychology)

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Determinants of pigeons' choices in token-based self-control procedures

Article Abstract:

Choices in pigeon behavior tend to be most significantly influenced by reinforcement immediacy when food and exchange delays are unequal and by reinforcement amount when such delays are equal. Decoupling food delays from exchange delays, research results suggest a role for regarding exchange stimulus as a conditioned reinforcer.

Self-control, Self control

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Timeout postponement without increased reinforcement frequency

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Reinforcement experiments on pigeons suggest behavior is negatively reinforced by timeout postponement. A discrete-trial series of experiments were designed that neither decreased timeout frequency nor increased food enforcement.

Psychology, Experimental, Experimental psychology

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