During a laboratory experiment involving different schedules of reinforcement,a device with a moving strip of paper and a mechanical pen is connected to a Skinner box.This device is called a
A) CAI.
B) CER.
C) cumulative recorder.
D) programmable counting lever.

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The device described in the question is a cumulative recorder. This device is used to record behavior in operant conditioning experiments, by measuring the number of responses made over time. The moving strip of paper and mechanical pen create a visual representation of the cumulative responses made by the subject, allowing researchers to analyze patterns of behavior and the effectiveness of different schedules of reinforcement. Options A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of this device.

During a Laboratory Experiment Involving Different Schedules of Reinforcement,a Device