Nate is watching the cumulative recorder that is connected to a box where a rat is pressing a lever to receive food reinforcement. The slope of the line is becoming flatter and flatter over time. Based on this output, Nate can conclude that the rat's response rate
A)is increasing over time.
B)will soon show spontaneous recovery.
C)is decreasing over time.
D)is caused by inadequate stimulus generalization.

Question

Nate is watching the cumulative recorder that is connected to a box where a rat is pressing a lever to receive food reinforcement. The slope of the line is becoming flatter and flatter over time. Based on this output, Nate can conclude that the rat's response rate ​
A)is increasing over time.
B)will soon show spontaneous recovery. ​
C)is decreasing over time.
D)is caused by inadequate stimulus generalization.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The flatter slope on a cumulative recorder indicates that the rat is pressing the lever less frequently over time, meaning the response rate is decreasing.

Nate Is Watching the Cumulative Recorder That Is Connected to a Box