Instinctive drift explains why:
A) pigs cannot learn to drop a "coin" in a box.
B) pigeons can learn to bowl or play Ping-Pong.
C) people prefer primary to secondary reinforcement.
D) shaping can be used to train complex behaviours in animals.

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Instinctive drift refers to the tendency of animals to revert to instinctual behaviors that can interfere with learned tasks. In the case of pigs, they may revert to rooting behaviors instead of dropping a "coin" in a box, demonstrating instinctive drift.

Instinctive Drift Explains Why