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lindiwe

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Skinner (1948 ) found that pigeons exposed to an FT schedule of reinforcement
 
  A) developed ritualistic patterns of behavior.
  B) became aggressive.
  C) key pecked at a very high rate.
  D) became lazy.

Question 2

Superstitious behavior may develop as a result of exposure to a(n) _____ schedule of reinforcement.
 
  A) continuous
  B) VI or FI
  C) response-independent
  D) FR or VR



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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