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Theoretical and empirical studies of schedule-induced behavior in humans are examined. As there is no terminological consensus in the field, a set of terms is defined, based on suggestions from several authors.
Methodological problems in existing research are highlighted, with special regard to the choice of baseline schedules of reinforcement in experiments. In a majority of studies where researchers claim to have found schedule-induced behavior in humans it is highly doubtful whether this is the case, because inadequate baseline schedules have been used.
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The preparation of this article was supported in part by a grant from The Norwegian Work Life Center. Thanks are due to Per Saugstad and Andrew Hutter for helpful comments.
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Overskeid, G. Is Any Human Behavior Schedule-Induced?. Psychol Rec 42, 323–340 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03399605
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