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Diane

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On a lever pressing task, a large-magnitude reinforcer will _____ subsequent resistance to extinction.
 
  A) not affect
  B) temporarily eliminate
  C) permanently eliminate
  D) either increase or decrease

Question 2

For several years, a pigeon has been receiving food each time it perches on your balcony in the morning. Another pigeon has recently started receiving food in this manner. If you stop feeding these pigeons, which of the following is likely to take place?
 
  A) The first pigeon will most likely persist in obtaining food for a longer time than the second pigeon.
  B) The first pigeon will most likely give up obtaining food more quickly than the second pigeon.
  C) Both pigeons will most likely respond in irregular patterns.
  D) Both pigeons will most likely show equal persistence.


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

D

Answer to Question 2

A


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Reply #2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thank you!


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