A Rat Is Used in a Modified Matching-To-Sample Experiment

question 57

Multiple Choice

A rat is used in a modified matching-to-sample experiment.If the rat is presented with a 4-second-long sample, it must push the left lever.If the sample is 10 seconds long, the rat must depress the right lever.This type of experiment tests the rat's ability to

• A)form concepts.
• B)produce durations.
• C)estimate durations.
• D)chunk information.

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