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Purpose
Second-order schedules of reinforcement.
In a second-order schedule of reinforcement, the subject must complete a certain simple schedule (fixed ratio, fixed interval, variable ratio, etc.) to obtain a stimulus. It works on a higher (second-order) schedule for the actual reinforcer; for example, it might obtain a stimulus+drug compound once it has earned five stimuli.
The SecondOrder client is designed to use a {left lever, right lever, nosepoke} response to earn stimuli on an {FR, FI, VR} schedule, and earn reinforcement from a {liquid dipper, infusion pump}on a second-order {FR, FI, VR} schedule. It records all responses, and also records locomotor activity. The schedule, stimulus and reinforcement parameters are all configurable.
(IVSA; intravenous self-administration.)
Software requirements
Requires Whisker v2.0 or greater.
Data storage
Author
Rudolf Cardinal (rudolf@pobox.com).
Copyright
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