Question

Superstitious behavior

a. are learned patterns of behavior that consistently predict future events.

b. is based upon an apparent connection between a response and a reinforcer.

c. is due to the occurrence of a spontaneous recovery.

d. is observed only in people.

Answer 1

Superstitious behavior is based on the apparent connection between a response and a reinforcer. It is a form of conditioned behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

Superstitious behavior is based on an apparent connection between a response and a reinforcer. It is a form of conditioned behavior, where a stimulus becomes associated with a consequence. In operant conditioning, organisms learn to associate events - a behavior and its consequence. For example, if someone believes that wearing their lucky socks will help them win a game, and they win while wearing the socks, they may associate their win with the socks and continue to wear them for future games.