Superstitious behavior
A)is based upon an apparent connection between a response and a reinforcer.
B)is due to the occurrence of a spontaneous recovery.
C)is observed only in people.
D)are learned patterns of behavior that consistently predict future events.

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Superstitious behavior is based on the reinforcement of behavior that is coincidental rather than causal. Individuals may believe that their actions predict future events, even if there is no logical connection between the behavior and the outcome. This behavior is learned through operant conditioning, with the individual receiving reinforcement after performing an action in a particular scenario.

Superstitious Behavior