On single-operant schedules, extraneous sources of reinforcement ________________ the rise of rate of response with higher rates of reinforcement.
A) Slow
B) Increase
C) Stop
D) Do not effect

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Extraneous sources of reinforcement slow the rise of rate of response with higher rates of reinforcement because they provide alternative sources of reinforcement, reducing the relative impact of the scheduled reinforcement on behavior.

On Single-Operant Schedules, Extraneous Sources of Reinforcement ________________ the Rise