On a Multiple VR 100 VI 60-Sec Schedule of Reinforcement

question 93

Multiple Choice

On a multiple VR 100 VI 60-sec schedule of reinforcement, the first component is changed to a VR 5 schedule. As a result, the rate of response on the VI 60-sec schedule will most likely _____, illustrating a(n) _____.

• A) increase; positive contrast effect
• B) decrease; negative contrast effect
• C) decrease; anticipatory contrast effect
• D) increase; anticipatory contrast effect

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