作者: Timothy D. Hackenberg
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摘要: Cross-species continuity in behavior is widely assumed analysis, and yet some recent research appears to challenge a strong version of the assumption. This paper reviews potential sources human-nonhuman discontinuity area choice self-control. Special emphasis given differences procedures used study humans other animals, which hinder cross-species comparisons. Modifying with nonhumans (through use token-type reinforcement systems) consumable-type brings patterns animals into better accord. suggests that at least reported self-control choices reflect procedural rather than more fundamental behavioral process. By narrowing methodological chasm separating human nonhuman procedures, this points effective strategies for assessing behavior. Key words: choice, self-control, token reinforcement, consumable species continuity.