The variable k in the power law form of the generalized matching equation (Baum, 1974) represents:
A) The rate at which reinforcers lose their value over time (discounting)
B) How sensitive the organism is to the distribution of reinforcers (sensitivity)
C) Extraneous forms of reinforcement (other)
D) Preferences caused by some factor that has not been identified (bias)
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