Instinctive drift explains why:
A)shaping can be used to train complex behaviors in animals.
B)pigeons can learn to bowl or play ping pong.
C)pigs cannot learn to drop a "coin" in a box.
D)people prefer primary to secondary reinforcement.

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Instinctive drift refers to the tendency of animals to revert to their instinctual behaviors (such as rooting, digging, or foraging) instead of displaying the learned behaviors (such as depositing a coin) when introduced to a novel situation or stimulus. This explains why even though pigs can be trained to perform certain behaviors, their tendency to root and dig can interfere with learning to drop a coin in a box.

Instinctive Drift Explains Why