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You are watching a rat pressing a lever in a Skinner box to obtain food pellets.The rat is pressing the lever at a very high rate and does not stop,even when a food pellet is delivered.Which type of reinforcement schedule is likely in place in this example


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Weathered Rock

Rock that has been altered in physical composition or chemical properties by environmental factors such as water, wind, or temperature changes.

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The layer of dead leaves and plant material on the ground in forests and wooded areas, important for nutrient cycling and habitat for many organisms.

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