Superstitious behavior:
A)results from accidental reinforcement of inconsequential behavior.
B)occurs more frequently on ratio schedules than it does on interval schedules.
C)is established using shaping through successive approximations.
D)reflects the contributions of biology to operant behavior.

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Superstitious behavior results from accidental reinforcement of inconsequential behavior. In other words, the behavior is reinforced by chance coincidences rather than intentional consequences, which leads to the individual equating the behavior with a desirable outcome.

Superstitious Behavior