Explain why Epstein’s pigeon study was important for understanding imitation.

“The peak shift phenomenon occurs when the highest response rate shifts away from Sᴰ after discrimination training with an SΔ.”

Explain why Epstein’s pigeon study was important for understanding imitation.

Contingency-shaped behavior is primarily influenced by experiences rather than verbal descriptions.

Scenario: At a workplace, employees are given a new company manual stating that “all personal phone calls must be limited to 5 minutes during work hours.” Employees read the rule but do not experience any immediate consequences for violating it. Nevertheless, most employees limit their calls. In contrast, in another department, workers receive small bonuses if they are observed limiting calls; violations are met with minor reprimands.  Question: Analyze the two departments and explain whether employees’ behavior is more rule-governed or contingency-shaped, and why.

Contingency-shaped behavior is primarily influenced by experiences rather than verbal descriptions.

Which of the following best describes the peak shift effect?

According to delay-reduction theory, a stimulus is more valuable if it signals a larger reduction in delay to reinforcement.

Correspondence relations involve:

Provide an example of a mand that a child might emit at dinnertime.