Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Phenomenon of Instinctive

question 227

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the phenomenon of instinctive drift?

• A) As operant behaviors are learned, they override instinctive or reflexive behaviors.
• B) Over time, reflexive behaviors change as a function of repeated exposure to classical conditioning.
• C) The biological predisposition to perform natural behaviors can interfere with learning operant behaviors.
• D) Misbehavior can be prevented by operantly conditioning instinctive behaviors that are incompatible with the misbehavior.

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