Azrin, Holz, and Hake (1963) found that when pigeons were shocked with a punisher that increased intensity gradually ______, and when they were shocked with a punisher of moderate intensity ______.
A) The birds increased their speed of response; the birds decreased their speed of response
B) The birds decreased their speed of response; the birds increased their speed of response
C) The birds would continue to respond; the birds quit responding
D) The birds quit responding; the birds would continue to respond

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Azrin, Holz, and Hake (1963) discovered that pigeons continued to respond when the intensity of the shock was gradually increased, but ceased responding when subjected to a moderate-intensity shock from the start. This illustrates how the gradual introduction of an aversive stimulus can lead to habituation, whereas an immediate moderate intensity can lead to cessation of behavior.

Azrin, Holz, and Hake (1963) Found That When Pigeons Were