Principles of Operant Conditioning Have Been Used to Help Explain

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Essay

Principles of operant conditioning have been used to help explain why people get attached to "lucky" hats, charms, and rituals. Using these principles, explain how an athlete might show this type of attachment. How did Skinner demonstrate the phenomenon of superstitious behaviour with eight pigeons in his laboratory?

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A structure in the body where two or more bones meet, allowing for movement and support.

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Refers to the process of bone healing or the fusion of bones, often after a fracture.

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