The misbehavior of organisms demonstrates that
A) behavior is controlled by its consequences, particularly superstitious "misbehaviors."
B) behavior is as much elicited by its antecedents as controlled by its consequences. Thus misbehavior is the result of a trainer's poor understanding of behavior.
C) a trainer's concentration is critical in order to avoid causing superstition and misbehavior.
D) Pavlovian behavior is superseded by instrumental contingencies.

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Misbehavior in organisms often highlights the importance of both antecedents (what happens before a behavior) and consequences (what happens after a behavior) in shaping behavior. Misbehaviors can indicate a misunderstanding or misapplication of these principles by the trainer, rather than a problem with the principles themselves.

The Misbehavior of Organisms Demonstrates That