Rituals to bring rain, ward off illness, or produce abundant crops very likely earn the faith of participants because they occasionally appear to succeed. This illustrates
A)the method of successive approximations.
B)superstitious behavior.
C)shaping.
D)a spontaneous recovery.

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These rituals are examples of superstitious behavior because they are based on the belief that certain actions, performed under specific conditions, can influence outcomes in a way that defies natural laws, often reinforced by the occasional perceived success.

Rituals to Bring Rain, Ward Off Illness, or Produce Abundant