Research using the peak procedure has demonstrated that A) responding peaks away from the S‒ or S^Δ B) responding peaks at the start of a visual stimulus that signals food, and declines steadily thereafter. C) responding peaks near the end of a stimulus when food has not occurred at the expected time. D) responding peaks near the time that a reinforcer is expected.

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Research using the peak procedure has shown that responding typically peaks around the time a reinforcer (like food) is expected, based on the timing of previous reinforcements. This demonstrates an understanding of the timing of events.

Research Using the Peak Procedure Has Demonstrated That