On a concurrent VI 30-sec VR 200 schedule, a pigeon will likely spend more time on the _____ alternative, which provides evidence of _____.
A) VR 200; melioration
B) VR 200; maximization
C) VI 30-sec; melioration
D) VI 30-sec; maximization

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Melioration theory suggests that animals (including humans) will allocate their behavior to alternatives that offer higher rates of reinforcement. In a concurrent VI 30-sec VR 200 schedule, the VI 30-sec schedule is likely to provide reinforcement more frequently than the VR 200 schedule, leading the pigeon to spend more time on the VI 30-sec alternative. This behavior is consistent with melioration, as the pigeon is gravitating towards the option that offers a better rate of reinforcement.

On a Concurrent VI 30-Sec VR 200 Schedule, a Pigeon