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The Temporal Triange: Response Substitution in Instrumental Conditioning

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Title:	The Temporal Triange: Response Substitution in Instrumental Conditioning
Authors:	Rachlin, Howard, Burkhard, Barbara
Source:	Psychological Review. Jan 78 85(1):22-47.
Peer Reviewed:	Y
Page Count:	26
Publication Date:	1978
Descriptors:	Behavior Theories, Decision Making, Illustrations, Models, Operant Conditioning, Psychological Studies, Time Perspective
Abstract:	Presents a model that borrows concepts of economic utility theory to describe the effects on behavior of a contingency among responses. If subjects allocate their time among responses to maximize the value of their behavior, contingency may be seen to restrict the set of available allocations. Describes the allocation of time to contingent, instrumental, and adjunctive responses. (Editor/RK)
Journal Code:	CIJOCT1978
Entry Date:	1978
Accession Number:	EJ180684
Database:	ERIC

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Abstract:	Presents a model that borrows concepts of economic utility theory to describe the effects on behavior of a contingency among responses. If subjects allocate their time among responses to maximize the value of their behavior, contingency may be seen to restrict the set of available allocations. Describes the allocation of time to contingent, instrumental, and adjunctive responses. (Editor/RK)