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generalized matching law

generalized matching law The generalized matching law is an equation from operant psychology used to describe how behavior reflects the subjective value of available rewards or punishers rather than just their objective properties.

The generalized matching law is an equation from operant psychology used to describe how behavior reflects the subjective value of available rewards or punishers rather than just their objective properties. It provides a mathematical way to assess sensitivity to features such as frequency, magnitude, or delay when people or animals make choices.

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Drafting source: Bull Peter N.; Tippett Lynette J.; Addis Donna Rose. Decision making in healthy participants on the Iowa Gambling Task: new insights from an operant approach. 2015; DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00391; article XML SHA-256 30c21df19c76b0e90f36cc0b4af12b2ed6454a2fcfad16004dfa9874748760e3. “Decision making in healthy participants on the Iowa Gambling Task: new insights from an operant approach” (10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00391).
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