What did Brown and Jenkins (1968) conclude about autoshaping in their pigeons?
A) Following the key light with grain eventually caused the lighted key to elicit pecking
B) The look-peck coupling is species specific and results in pecks to the illuminated key
C) Eventually an operant chain develops, culminating in pecking
D) All of these

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Brown and Jenkins (1968) concluded that autoshaping in pigeons involves a process where the presentation of a key light followed by grain leads to the lighted key eliciting pecking behavior. This process indicates that the look-peck coupling is species-specific and results in pecks to the illuminated key, and over time, an operant chain develops that culminates in pecking. Therefore, all the provided options accurately describe their conclusions about autoshaping.

What Did Brown and Jenkins (1968) Conclude About Autoshaping in Their