When a stimulus consistently precedes rewarded responses, it tends to elicit a response
When a stimulus consistently precedes non-reward, it tends to inhibit responding. This states the principle of
a. partial reinforcement.
b. variable ratio responding.
c. stimulus control.
d. generalization.
ANSWER: c
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