Nate Is Watching the Cumulative Recorder That Is Connected to a Box

question 217

Multiple Choice

Nate is watching the cumulative recorder that is connected to a box where a rat is pressing a lever to receive food reinforcement. The slope of the line is becoming flatter and flatter over time. Based on this output, Nate can conclude that the rat's response rate ​

• A)is increasing over time.
• B)will soon show spontaneous recovery. ​
• C)is decreasing over time.
• D)is caused by inadequate stimulus generalization.

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