In anticipatory contrast, the rate of response:
A) varies inversely with an upcoming change in the rate of reinforcement.
B) varies directly with an upcoming change in the rate of reinforcement.
C) varies inversely with an upcoming change in the rate of response.
D) varies directly with an upcoming change in the rate of response.

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Anticipatory contrast occurs when the rate of response varies inversely with an upcoming change in the rate of reinforcement. This means that if an organism expects that a reinforcement will be less valuable or less frequent in the future, its current rate of response might increase as it tries to maximize the current, more favorable conditions. Conversely, if it expects better reinforcement in the future, its current response rate might decrease.

In Anticipatory Contrast, the Rate of Response