What are two results of continuing to present the secondary reinforcer (the magazine sound) during extinction rather than eliminating it together with the primary reinforcer (food)?
a. The extinction criterion is reached sooner, and a larger number of responses is produced.
b. The extinction criterion is reached later, and a larger number of responses is produced.
c. The extinction criterion is reached sooner, and a smaller number of responses is produced.
d. The extinction criterion is reached later, and a smaller number of responses is produced.
b. The extinction criterion is reached later, and a larger number of responses is produced.
Answer feedback: The presence of the secondary reinforcer produces more sustained responding in the earlier portion of the extinction session, thereby deferring the extinction criterion and assuring that more responses occur than would otherwise.
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