An Animal's Response Is Reinforced in the Presence of a Tone

question 15

Multiple Choice

An animal's response is reinforced in the presence of a tone that is 50 decibels (dB) in loudness, but not a tone that is 70 dB in loudness. In a test of generalization, the strongest response will most likely be to a tone that is _____ dB in loudness.

• A) 40
• B) 90
• C) 60
• D) 80

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Definitions:

Swaddling

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Black And White Mobile

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