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Key pecking of pigeons was reinforced on a variable interval 2 min schedule. On alternate days the response force requirement was varied between 35 g and 175 g. Large differences in rate of responses above the force criterion were observed on the alternate days; however, no differences in rate of responding were found if all responses above a low force (15 g) were considered.
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1. We wish to thank Judy Gish, John Cibere, and David Hainge for their assistance in the conduct of this study.
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Elsmore, T.F., Brownstein, A.J. Effort and response rate. Psychon Sci 10, 313–314 (1968). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03331536
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