Three pigeons were exposed to a multiple FI 2 adjusting ratio schedule of reinforcement for periods up to 218 sessions. The ratio requirement was equal to the number of responses in the preceding interval. Ratio response rates varied between those normally found with VR schedules and patterns of responding similar to those produced by FI contingencies.
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