A Pigeon Is Presented with a Blue Key and a Red

question 7

Multiple Choice

A pigeon is presented with a blue key and a red key alternatively. In the presence of the blue key, it earns food on a VI 30-sec schedule. In the presence of the red key, it earns food on a VI 15-sec schedule. The VI 30-sec schedule is then changed to a VI 60-sec schedule. As a result, the rate of response on the VI 15-sec schedule _____, illustrating a _____ contrast effect.

• A) decreases; negative
• B) increases; negative
• C) decreases; positive
• D) increases; positive

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Definitions:

Situationists

Advocates of the theory that behavior is determined more by situations and environmental factors than by innate traits.

Upper Limit

The maximum or highest allowable value, level, or point in a given context.

Situationist Argument

The situationist argument posits that people's behavior is more significantly influenced by external situational factors than by internal traits or motivations, emphasizing the power of context in shaping actions.

Predict Behavior

The process of forecasting future actions or reactions of individuals based on observed or known patterns.