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

Multiple Choice

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.