Regina and Gail are both baseball fans. Regina has a collection of every Toronto Blue Jays baseball card since the franchise began. Her friend Gail has a plethora of randomly acquired baseball equipment and memorabilia lying around in her garage. Which of the following is true?
A) Both women's behaviour would considered collecting.
B) Regina's behaviour would be considered a product of classical conditioning, whereas Gail's would be considered a product of instrumental conditioning.
C) Regina's behaviour would be considered collecting, whereas Gail's would be hoarding.
D) Both women's behaviour would be considered hoarding.
E) Regina's behaviour would be considered hoarding, whereas Gail's would be collecting.

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Regina's systematic collection of baseball cards is considered collecting, while Gail's random accumulation of baseball items without organization or purpose is more akin to hoarding.

Regina and Gail Are Both Baseball Fans