Jumper, the Betta Splendens That Russ Has in His Office

question 171

Multiple Choice

Jumper, the Betta splendens that Russ has in his office, first learned to approach a toothpick in order to get food. Once this was accomplished, it then had to tap it with its snout to get food. This is an example of a(n) _____ schedule of reinforcement.

• A) DRH
• B) multiple
• C) adjusting
• D) conjunctive

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