In laboratory experiments, a recorder, which consists of a moving strip of paper and a mechanical pen, is connected to a Skinner box.Rapid responding by the animal in this experiment will cause the pen on the recorder to
A) draw a steep line.
B) draw a horizontal line.
C) draw small tick marks.
D) leave empty spaces.

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Rapid responding by the animal will cause the pen to draw a steep line, as the movement of the strip of paper is directly proportional to the response rate of the animal. If the animal is responding quickly, the strip of paper will move quickly, causing the pen to draw a steep line.

In Laboratory Experiments, a Recorder, Which Consists of a Moving