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In operant conditioning delayed alternation refers to the alternation of rewards, especially in maze learning, where a delay is implemented between trials. This requires the subject to alternate their responses in order to gain the reward.
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Effects of alcohol[]
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- Learning
- Reinforcement delay
- Reinforcement schedules
- Response variablity
- Spontaneous alternation
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