If B is behavior, R is reinforcement, and 1 and 2 are the alternatives of a concurrent schedule, then would imply that the:

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According to the matching law, the proportion of responses across two alternatives will match the proportion of reinforcers obtained for those alternatives. Therefore, option D is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because the matching law states that the proportion of responses will match the proportion of reinforcers obtained, not necessarily the number of responses. Option B is incorrect because the matching law states that the proportion of responses will match the proportion of reinforcers obtained, not necessarily become equal over time. Option C is incorrect because the organism may still respond to the alternative with a lower rate of reinforcement if it provides some reinforcement.

If B Is Behavior, R Is Reinforcement, and 1 and 2