The Text Describes Psychologist B

Multiple Choice

The text describes psychologist B. F. Skinner's study of how pigeons began bobbing their heads and twirling around in the "Skinner box" before they received a food reward. This study led Skinner to explain the acquisition of superstitions in terms of:

A) "after this, therefore because of this" reasoning.
B) motivational theory and reward.
C) operant conditioning and learning theory.
D) classically conditioned responses that reduced stress.