Which Observation Illustrates the Principle of Operant Behavior

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which observation illustrates the principle of operant behavior?

• A) Increasing the amount of food that follows lever pressing increases lever pressing.
• B) Increasing the amount of food that follows a light increases drooling to the light.
• C) Increasing the amount of food that follows lever pressing has no effect on lever pressing.
• D) Increasing the volume of a tone paired with food increases drooling to the tone.

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