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Richard D. Torquato
Researcher at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Publications - 1
Citations - 302
Richard D. Torquato is an academic researcher from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The author has contributed to research in topics: Extinction (psychology) & Behavioral momentum. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 295 citations. Previous affiliations of Richard D. Torquato include University of New Hampshire.
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Alternative reinforcement increases resistance to change: pavlovian or operant contingencies?
John A. Nevin,John A. Nevin,Mary E. Tota,Mary E. Tota,Richard D. Torquato,Richard D. Torquato,Richard L. Shull,Richard L. Shull +7 more
TL;DR: The results of the two experiments suggest that the relative reinforcement of a response determines its rate, whereas the stimulus-reinforcement contingency (a Pavlovian contingency) determines its resistance to change.