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Skinner conducted an experiment where pigeons were given food at regular intervals by a clock with no connection to their behavior. Despite this, the pigeons developed repetitive behaviors between feedings, such as turning in circles or thrusting their heads in corners. These "superstitious" behaviors showed properties of conditioning, strengthening with repetition. The experiment demonstrated how reinforcement of accidental behaviors can create superstitious behaviors, analogous to human rituals and lucky

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Denisa Ioana

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