The use of the free operant in the analysis of behavior

The use of the free operant in the analysis of behavior

Some of the criteria and principles of the Skinner box technique for the study of the free operant are described so that interested researchers may replicate the conditions. The instrumentation includes the manipulandum, recording, magazine, experimental chamber, and control equipment. The pigeon as...

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Veröffentlicht in:Psychological bulletin 1953-07, Vol.50 (4), p.263-274
1. Verfasser: Ferster, Charles B
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Analysis
Animal
Animals
Behavior
Humans
Old Medline
Operant Conditioning
Skinner Boxes
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Zusammenfassung:Some of the criteria and principles of the Skinner box technique for the study of the free operant are described so that interested researchers may replicate the conditions. The instrumentation includes the manipulandum, recording, magazine, experimental chamber, and control equipment. The pigeon as an experimental animal, its preparation for experiments, and the design of experiments are discussed.
ISSN:0033-2909
1939-1455
DOI:10.1037/h0055514