A Hungry Monkey's Lever Pressing Behavior Is Reinforced with a Banana-Flavored

question 12

Multiple Choice

A hungry monkey's lever pressing behavior is reinforced with a banana-flavored treat. Which would produce the MOST dopamine activity?

• A)treat delivery after the behavior is learned and the monkey expects the treat
• B)treat delivery upon the first press when the monkey does not expect a treat
• C)an unexpected non-delivery of the treat when the lever press occurs
• D)expected non-deliveries of treats as the response is extinguished

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