In one variant of the Skinner box, a pigeon earns food by
A) flapping its wings.
B) turning circles.
C) pecking a response key.
D) pressing a lever.

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In a variant of the Skinner box designed for pigeons, the pigeon earns food by pecking a response key. This method of operant conditioning allows the pigeon to learn that pecking the key results in a reward, thus reinforcing the behavior.

In One Variant of the Skinner Box, a Pigeon Earns