On a Concurrent VR 50 VR 100 Schedule of Reinforcement

question 156

Multiple Choice

On a concurrent VR 50 VR 100 schedule of reinforcement, a pigeon would likely (once it has enough experience)

• A) show exclusive preference for the VR 100 alternative.
• B) show exclusive preference for the VR 50 alternative.
• C) respond twice as much on the VR 50 alternative as the VR 100.
• D) respond twice as much on the VR 100 alternative as the VR 50.

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Melatonin

A substance secreted by the pineal gland that controls the patterns of sleeping and waking.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, movement, and attention in the brain.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and has multiple functions including regulating metabolism and immune response.