If a rat that is responding on a VI 60-sec schedule of food reinforcement also starts receiving free food on a VT 20-sec schedule, then the rate of response on the VI schedule will likely
A) increase.
B) decrease.
C) remain constant.
D) fluctuate wildly.

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When a rat receives free food on a variable-time (VT) schedule, it reduces the value or necessity of responding for food on a variable-interval (VI) schedule, likely leading to a decrease in the rate of response on the VI schedule.

If a Rat That Is Responding on a VI 60-Sec