During conditioning experiments involving food rewards, pigeons are often food deprived to the point where they are at
A) 80-85% of their free-feeding weight.
B) 90-95% of their natural weight.
C) 80-85% of their natural weight.
D) 90-95% of their free-feeding weight.

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Pigeons are typically food deprived to 80-85% of their free-feeding weight to ensure they are motivated to work for food rewards during conditioning experiments.

During Conditioning Experiments Involving Food Rewards, Pigeons Are Often Food