Pierce, Epling, and their colleagues found that the reinforcing value of wheel running:
A) Increased as food consumption increased
B) Decreased as food consumption increased
C) Was largely unaffected by food consumption
D) Was affected by food consumption only when the food followed wheel running

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Pierce, Epling, and their colleagues discovered that the reinforcing value of wheel running decreased as food consumption increased. This finding suggests that when animals have access to more food, the motivation to engage in wheel running as a rewarding activity diminishes.

Pierce, Epling, and Their Colleagues Found That the Reinforcing Value