Skinner discovered that a pigeon will peck at a button more often if the pecking is rewarded with a food pellet. In Skinner's study, the amount of pecking is the ________ variable.

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The amount of pecking is the variable that is dependent on the presence or absence of the reward (food pellet), so it is the dependent variable. The experimental variable is the manipulation that Skinner performed, such as changing the timing or frequency of the reward. The third problem is not a relevant term in this context.

Skinner Discovered That a Pigeon Will Peck at a Button