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Leaving patches: effects of economy, deprivation, and session duration

Authors :
Elliffe, Douglas
Jones, B. Max
Davison, Michael
Source :
Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. Nov, 1999, Vol. 72 Issue 3, p373, 11 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Researchers examine pigeons' insistence in foraging for prey, and the length of foraging time spent in one area. An evaluation of the relationship between food deprivation, patch residence time, and session duration in an open economy is presented.

Subjects

Subjects :
Sensory deprivation -- Psychological aspects
Conditioned response -- Evaluation
Reinforcement (Psychology) -- Evaluation
Psychology and mental health
Sociology and social work

Details

ISSN :
00225002
Volume :
72
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.59035911

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