The grid floor in an operant chamber is electrified. Each time a rat presses a lever, however, the shock is turned off for 1 minute. The rat quickly learns to press the lever the second that the grid becomes electrified. Lever pressing has been:
A) positively reinforced.
B) negatively reinforced.
C) positively punished.
D) negatively punished.
B) negatively reinforced.
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a. 0 and 1,000 Hz b. 5,000 and 100,000 Hz c. 400 and 700 Hz d. 20 and 20,000 Hz
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. binge drinking b. unemployment c. growth hormone in adolescence d. socioeconomic status