Contrast between what is expected and what occurs increases pigeon’s suboptimal choice

Contrast between what is expected and what occurs increases pigeon’s suboptimal choice https://t.co/JhORLlrXby AnimCogn

Pigeons prefer a suboptimal choice (50% reinforcement instead of 100%) when there is a positive contrast between what they expect and what they receive. May have implications for human gambling behaviour. https://t.co/at0gA3wyzJ