The Different Topographies of a Pigeon's Autoshaped Key Pecks with Food

question 17

Multiple Choice

The different topographies of a pigeon's autoshaped key pecks with food and water reinforcers are most consistent with the theory that these behaviors are

• A)superstitious behaviors
• B)operant responses
• C)classically conditioned responses
• D)adaptive to environmental contingencies

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