For Several Years, a Pigeon Has Been Receiving Food Each

question 72

Multiple Choice

For several years, a pigeon has been receiving food each time it perches on your balcony in the morning. Another pigeon has recently started receiving food in this manner. If you stop feeding these pigeons, which of the following is likely to take place?

• A) The first pigeon will most likely persist in obtaining food for a longer time than the second pigeon.
• B) The first pigeon will most likely give up obtaining food more quickly than the second pigeon.
• C) Both pigeons will most likely respond in irregular patterns.
• D) Both pigeons will most likely show equal persistence.

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