In an experiment on biological preparedness in chaffinches, Stevenson-Hinde found that _____ was an effective reinforcer for training chaffinches to _____.
A) food; perch in a certain spot
B) food; key-peck
C) the sound of recorded chaffinch songs; perch in a certain spot
D) Both b and c are correct.

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Stevenson-Hinde's experiment on biological preparedness in chaffinches demonstrated that both food as a reinforcer for key-pecking and the sound of recorded chaffinch songs as a reinforcer for perching in a certain spot were effective. This illustrates the concept of biological preparedness, where certain behaviors are more easily learned due to their relevance to the species' natural behaviors and survival mechanisms.

In an Experiment on Biological Preparedness in Chaffinches, Stevenson-Hinde Found