Randomized Controlled Trial
doi: 10.1016/j.beproc.2007.02.010.
Epub 2007 Feb 13.
Non-contingent positive and negative reinforcement schedules of superstitious behaviors
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Non-contingent positive and negative reinforcement schedules of superstitious behaviors
Behav Processes.
2007 May.
Abstract
The role of schedules of reinforcement on the development of superstitious conditioning was investigated in a college age population. Participants were randomly assigned to one of eight operant schedules and instructed to remove (escape), prevent and/or remove (avoidance and escape) or produce (positive) the appearance of a computer generated stimulus using a response pad. Results from the experiment indicate that concomitant (escape and avoidance) schedules of reinforcement are most effective in facilitating acquisition of superstitious behavior as measured by self-reports of participants.
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