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Mendres, Amber E.; Borrero, John C. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2010
When responses function to produce the same reinforcer, a response class exists. Researchers have examined response classes in applied settings; however, the challenges associated with conducting applied research on response class development have recently necessitated the development of an analogue response class model. To date, little research…
Descriptors: Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Research, College Students
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Brandt, Andrew E.; Pietras, Cynthia J. – Psychological Record, 2008
A single-subject design was used in 2 experiments about the effects of percentage payback (winnings in proportion to total amount bet) on gambling on a slot-machine simulation in 8 adult humans. In Experiment 1, percentage payback was varied across a wide range of values, and participants were exposed extensively to percentage-payback conditions.…
Descriptors: Probability, Behavior Problems, Games, Debt (Financial)