A Scientist Gives a Rat a Food Pellet Every Time

question 32

Multiple Choice

A scientist gives a rat a food pellet every time it presses a bar. This is an example of ______.

• A) positive reinforcement
• B) negative reinforcement
• C) classical conditioning
• D) aversive conditioning

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Definitions:

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Mass

Abnormal collection of tissue.

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