Behavioral contrast occurs when a change in the rate of _____ on one component of a multiple schedule is followed by a change in the rate of _____ on the other component.
A) reinforcement; response
B) response; reinforcement
C) punishment; reinforcement
D) reinforcement; punishment

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Behavioral contrast occurs when a change in the rate of reinforcement on one component of a multiple schedule leads to a change in the rate of response on the other component. This phenomenon reflects how the relative rates of reinforcement across different contexts can influence behavior.

Behavioral Contrast Occurs When a Change in the Rate of _____