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Skinner Observed That Pigeons,when Performing Certain Tasks,would Often Display Ritualistic

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Skinner observed that pigeons,when performing certain tasks,would often display ritualistic behaviors that were unnecessary for reinforcement.Skinner called these behaviors ______ behaviors.


A) interim
B) superstitious
C) terminal
D) virtual

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