On a Multiple FR 50 VI 60-Sec Schedule of Reinforcement

Multiple Choice

On a multiple FR 50 VI 60-sec schedule of reinforcement, the first component is changed to an FR 300 schedule. As a result, the rate of response on the VI 60-sec schedule increases. This is an example of a(n) _____.

A) positive contrast effect
B) negative contrast effect
C) anticipatory contrast effect
D) discriminatory contrast effect