A decrease in the rate of reinforcement on one component of a multiple reinforcement schedule that results in an increase in rate of response on the other component is a(n) ________.
a. discriminatory contrast
b. positive contrast effect
c. anticipatory contrast
d. negative contrast effect
Answer: b. positive contrast effect.
In a positive contrast effect, a decrease in rate of reinforcement on one component of a multiple reinforcement schedule results in an increase in rate of response on the other component.
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