In a cumulative record of responses, an increasing steep slope could indicate _____ and a decreasing slope could indicate _____.

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In a cumulative record of responses, an increasing steep slope indicates a higher response rate, which can be seen during acquisition or spontaneous recovery, while a decreasing slope indicates a lower response rate, which can be observed as behavior moves toward extinction or during discrimination processes. Thus, all the provided options correctly describe scenarios that could lead to changes in the slope of a cumulative record.

In a Cumulative Record of Responses, an Increasing Steep Slope