If a Rat Has Learned to Press a Lever to Obtain

question 29

Multiple Choice

If a rat has learned to press a lever to obtain pellets of food and,all of a sudden,the response permanently ceases to produce any food,then _______ will occur.

• A)shaping
• B)discrimination
• C)generalization
• D)extinction

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Definitions:

Rate Of Recharge

The speed at which an aquifer or a rechargeable battery regains its capacity or is refilled after use.

Groundwater Mining

The process of extracting water from underground aquifers at a rate faster than the natural recharge, leading to depletion or diminishing of groundwater resources.

Atmospheric Carbon

Gaseous carbon compounds, such as carbon dioxide, present in the atmosphere, significantly affecting the Earth's climate.

Sedimentary Cycle

A biogeochemical cycle that involves the movement and processing of sediment materials across the Earth's surface and crust.