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Commentary on Peter R.Killeen Mathematical principles of reinforcement. BBS 17:105–172.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 May 2011

Michael D. Zeiler
Michael D. Zeiler
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Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 39322. Psymdz@unix.cc.emory.edu
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Abstract

Is schedule theory necessary? Or is Killeen (1994a) explaining clever laboratory contrivances that have no necessary relevance to understanding the role of behavior in life? We still await a psychological correspondence principle that can establish a sound basis for this elegant and essentially biological theory of reinforcement schedules.

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Continuing Commentary
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 19 , Special Issue 3 , September 1996 , pp. 549 - 550
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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