Skinner assumed that reinforcement is powerful enough to
A) result in one-trial operant learning.
B) produce superstitious responding when delivered noncontingently.
C) prevent extinction if it is sufficiently large during acquisition.
D) produce cognitive expectations that are resistant to forgetting.

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Skinner's experiments demonstrated that noncontingent reinforcement could lead to superstitious behavior, as organisms may associate the reinforcement with their actions even when there is no causal relationship.

Skinner Assumed That Reinforcement Is Powerful Enough to