Superstitious behavior refers to:
A) the development of desirable stimulus control over pleasant interactions
B) prompting and shaping techniques to condition superstitions
C) a positive reinforcer and response being inadvertently associated together
D) individuals avoiding punishing consequences by not making a response

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Superstitious behavior occurs when a positive reinforcer and a response are inadvertently associated together, leading an individual to believe that their action directly caused the positive outcome, even if there is no causal relationship. This is a result of accidental or coincidental reinforcement.

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