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The phenomenon of negative _________ explains why a pigeon will compulsively peck at a key light that precedes the delivery of food even though the key peck prevents the delivery of food.
 
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When a key light is associated with the noncontingent delivery of food, a pigeon comes to automatically peck at the key. This phenomenon is known as _________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

automaintenance

Answer to Question 2

autoshaping



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