To ensure that pigeons are strongly motivated to respond for food, they are generally
A) food deprived for at least 12 hours prior to each session.
B) kept at starvation level.
C) kept at 80-85% of their free-feeding weight.
D) Both b and c are correct.

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Pigeons are typically maintained at 80-85% of their free-feeding weight to ensure strong motivation to respond for food, rather than being kept at starvation level or simply food deprived for a specific time period before each session. This method balances motivation with animal welfare.

To Ensure That Pigeons Are Strongly Motivated to Respond for Food