A reduction in response rate following reinforcement is called a _________.
A) post-reinforcement pause
B) scallop
C) latency
D) rest stop

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A post-reinforcement pause is a temporary decrease in the frequency of operant behavior following reinforcement. It may occur immediately after reinforcement or after a few responses have been emitted. This is also sometimes referred to as a "pause-and-run" pattern of behavior. Scallop is another phenomenon in operant conditioning, where the response rate gradually increases as the anticipated time of reinforcement nears, and then decreases following reinforcement. Latency refers to the time delay between the presentation of a stimulus and the animal's response to it. Rest stop is not a relevant term in operant conditioning.

A Reduction in Response Rate Following Reinforcement Is Called a _________