On a cumulative recorder that has a moving strip of paper and a mechanical pen connected to a Skinner box,no response by the animal would be indicated by a(n)
A) steep line.
B) horizontal line.
C) small tick marks.
D) empty space.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A cumulative recorder records the cumulative number of responses made by the animal over time. If there is no response by the animal, the pen remains stationary and the line on the paper remains horizontal. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

On a Cumulative Recorder That Has a Moving Strip of Paper