A rat receives food when it presses a lever in the presence of a 900-Hz tone but not in the presence of a 1300-Hz tone. In a subsequent test of generalization, which of the following tones would most likely produce the highest rate of lever pressing?
A) 850 Hz
B) 1250 Hz
C) 1300 Hz
D) 1350 Hz

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The 850 Hz tone is closest to the 900 Hz tone that was associated with receiving food, making it the most likely to produce a high rate of lever pressing due to stimulus generalization.

A Rat Receives Food When It Presses a Lever in the Presence