Decreasing the rate of reinforcement in the middle component of a MULT schedule produces a strong increase in rate of responding in the component that precedes the changed component. This is known as:
A) Negative contrast
B) Anticipatory contrast
C) Substitutability
D) Positive contrast

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Anticipatory contrast occurs when a change in the rate of reinforcement in one component of a multiple schedule leads to a change in the rate of responding in a preceding component, typically in anticipation of the upcoming change in reinforcement conditions.

Decreasing the Rate of Reinforcement in the Middle Component of a MULT