Hi,
With respect to the FI scallop and studying--my belief has been that if it smells like a duck, then it probably IS a duck. Thus, if it smells like an FI scallop, then the simplest explanation is that it is indeed an FI scallop, based on observable behavior.
As Stephen pointed out, the data show that it's a scallop, but we need more information about the specific contingency in effect to know whether it's a _Fixed Interval_ scallop.
It's possible that the terms of the contingency are being misidentified in this case. What is the operant--studying? (How do you observe a student's private studying behavior?) Class attendance? Sleeping rather than going to class? Something entirely different? I think the operant is being confused here. Moreover, what is the reinforcer and when is it delivered?
Right.
These questions must be answered first to make the answer more than hypothetical.
If you re-examine the contingency and the terms, they probably are being described by the FI scallop, it's a matter of specifying the situation more accurately.
Carol
Well, maybe. As I pointed out before, there are other, more complex alternatives. -- * PAUL K. BRANDON [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Psychology Dept Minnesota State University * * 23 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN 56001 ph 507-389-6217 * * http://www.mnsu.edu/dept/psych/welcome.html *
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