In Phase 1 of a Choice Experiment Involving Concurrent VI

question 19

Multiple Choice

In phase 1 of a choice experiment involving concurrent VI schedules,a human subject receives 25% of his reinforcers by making a left response.In phase 2,he receives 75% of his reinforcers by making a left response.The subject's percentage of left responses is 40% in phase 1,and 60% in phase 2.This performance is an example of

• A)matching
• B)undermatching
• C)overmatching
• D)bias

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