Behvaioural momentum theory

Question 1

Nevin 1974

Answer 1

Pigeons responding on a two-component multiple schedule
VI60s RICH
VI180s LEAN
Introduce disruptor after baseline stabilises (free food during ICI

Question 2

Disruptors have two common properties:

Answer 2

1) Higher reinforcer rate produces greater resistance to change
2) The more reinforcers you get during baseline, the more persistent the behaviour will be during disruption