A researcher trains animals on an interval schedule using the onset of an explicit cue (e.g., light) as the signal that behavior will not be reinforced until a set amount of time has elapsed. This researcher is using the _______ procedure.
A) temporal generalization
B) temporal bisection
C) superposition
D) peak

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The described procedure is known as the "peak" procedure, which is used to study timing and interval schedules in animals. In this method, the onset of a cue (like a light) signals that reinforcement is available after a certain time has elapsed, and researchers measure the peak response rate to infer the animal's perception of time.

A Researcher Trains Animals on an Interval Schedule Using the Onset