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The Matching Law Predicts That 57% of Responses Should Be

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The matching law predicts that 57% of responses should be emitted on the VI 15-sec alternative and 43% on the VI 20-sec alternative. A pigeon actually emits 70% of responses on the VI 15-sec alternative and 30% on the VI 20-sec alternative. This is an example of:

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Definitions:

Chronic Intermittent Disorder

A condition characterized by recurrent episodes of illness or adverse symptoms that appear and disappear over time.

Bronchial Tubes

The air passages that lead from the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs, facilitating the flow of air during respiration.

Asthma

A chronic disease that causes constriction of the bronchial tubes, preventing air from passing freely and causing wheezing and difficulty breathing during attacks.

Chronic Lung Diseases

A broad term encompassing persistent respiratory problems that obstruct airway flow and affect lung function, such as COPD and asthma.