Publications by authors named "Douglas P Field"
J Exp Anal Behav
March 2005
Article Synopsis
- The study explored how pigeons choose between fixed-interval and random-interval schedules of reinforcement using a discrete-trial method across three experiments.
- Despite the random-interval schedule often having longer wait times, pigeons showed less preference for the fixed schedule as the probability of reinforcement in the random schedule increased.
- The findings suggest that pigeons may prefer variability in reinforcement, aligning with theories in both animal foraging behavior and human decision-making.
