A Rat's Lever Presses Occasionally Produce Food

question 284

Multiple Choice

A rat's lever presses occasionally produce food.Across conditions,the food is delivered either immediately after a lever press or after some delay.Which statement is TRUE?

• A)The rate of lever pressing is relatively unaffected by delays ranging from a few seconds to about 30 seconds.
• B)The rate of lever pressing increases as a function of its delay.
• C)The rate of lever pressing first increases and then decreases as a function of its delay.
• D)The rate of lever pressing decreases as a function of its delay.

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Definitions:

Catskill Delta

An ancient delta located in what is now the northeastern United States, known for its rich sediments that tell a story of Earth’s geological past.

Foreland Basin

A structural basin that forms adjacent to a mountain belt, typically filled with sediments eroded from the mountains.

Passive Margin

A tectonically inactive edge of a continent along which there is no significant volcanic or earthquake activity, typically characterized by a broad continental shelf.

Compression

The act of pressing together; in geology, it refers to the stress applied to materials causing a decrease in volume or shortening.