In a cumulative record of responses from a Skinner box, a steep slope in the line indicates
A)poorly planned reinforcement contingencies.
B)slow responding taking place.
C)fast responding taking place.
D)extinction has occurred.

Question

In a cumulative record of responses from a Skinner box, a steep slope in the line indicates ​
A)poorly planned reinforcement contingencies.
B)slow responding taking place.
C)fast responding taking place.
D)extinction has occurred.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A steep slope in a cumulative record indicates a high rate of responding, meaning fast responding is taking place.

In a Cumulative Record of Responses from a Skinner Box