AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt
Superstitious behavior can develop through
A.accidental reinforcement
B.deliberate shaping only
C.classical extinction
D.genetic instinct
Explanation
Core Concept
If a reward happens to follow some arbitrary action, the action gets reinforced — Skinner's pigeons developed ritual turns this way.
Correct Answer
Aaccidental reinforcement
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