On a lever pressing task, a large-magnitude reinforcer will _____ subsequent resistance to extinction.
A) not affect
B) temporarily eliminate
C) permanently eliminate
D) either increase or decrease

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A large-magnitude reinforcer can either increase motivation to continue the behavior, thus increasing resistance to extinction, or it can satisfy the subject to a point where the behavior decreases more quickly, thus decreasing resistance to extinction. The effect depends on various factors such as the type of task, the individual's learning history, and the context of the reinforcement.

On a Lever Pressing Task, a Large-Magnitude Reinforcer Will _____