Abstract
This experiment tested whether pigeons could discriminate between a large reinforcer delivered at 6 min (early) vs. 16 min (late) within a 20 min session. A within subject design was used in which an early reinforcer was delivered in one context, and a late reinforcer in another. Rate of responding on the first link of a chain schedule was higher in the early reinforcer condition. Furthermore, in probe sessions during which no large reinforcer was delivered, the discrimination was maintained. Implications for foraging are discussed.
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