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A rat presses a lever in the presence of a 1000-Hz tone (which is an SD) but not in the presence of a 990-Hz or a 1010-Hz tone. The generalization gradient for the rat's behavior is relatively _____, indicating _____ discrimination.
 
  A) flat; strong
  B) steep; strong
  C) steep; weak
  D) Both a and c are correct.

Question 2

A relatively steep generalization gradient indicates
 
  A) strong generalization.
  B) weak discrimination.
  C) strong discrimination.
  D) Both a and b are correct.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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