Skinner (1948) found that pigeons exposed to an FT schedule of reinforcement
A) developed ritualistic patterns of behavior.
B) became aggressive.
C) key pecked at a very high rate.
D) became lazy.

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Skinner observed that pigeons developed ritualistic or superstitious behaviors when exposed to a Fixed Time (FT) schedule of reinforcement, as they associated these behaviors with the delivery of food, even though the food was delivered at set intervals regardless of the pigeon's actions.

Skinner (1948) Found That Pigeons Exposed to an FT Schedule