What Is the Typical Dependent Variable Used in Studies of the Operant

question 142

Multiple Choice

What is the typical dependent variable used in studies of the operant conditioning of lever pressing in rats?

• A)the number of responses per minute
• B)the cumulative record of lever presses
• C)the average intensity of lever presses
• D)none of the above

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