Manipulation of the Magnitude of Incentive Variable and Runway Performance

Author

David Mason Wildasin, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

8-1965

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Major

Psychology

Major Professor

Ernest Furchtgott

Committee Members

William H. Calhoun, Donald H. Mc Burney

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was an attempt to replicate the findings of Wolfe and Kaplon (1941) using rats and somewhat more precise measurements of the dependent variables. Both the former study and Dyal's work indicate that specification of the amount of reward in terms of the weight of the food is insufficient. Specifically, the effect of presenting the same amount of food in one unit as against presenting it in five units was investigated.

Recommended Citation

Wildasin, David Mason, "Manipulation of the Magnitude of Incentive Variable and Runway Performance. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1965.
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