Exposing rats to a D1 agonist produced estimates in the matching law of less than 1 in rats trained to lever press for food because it:
A) Elicited nonspecific food-related behavior
B) Increased behavior directed at lever pressing
C) Increased the value of the food reinforcer
D) Decreased the value of the food reinforcer

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Exposing rats to a D1 agonist can elicit nonspecific food-related behavior, which means the rats might engage in activities related to seeking or consuming food that do not involve the specific action of lever pressing. This diversion of behavior away from the lever press towards other food-related activities would result in a decrease in lever pressing, leading to estimates in the matching law of less than 1.

Exposing Rats to a D1 Agonist Produced Estimates in the Matching