Why did the pigeons eventually demonstrate superstitious behavior?
A. They received food pellets at random intervals.
B. They "accidentally" behaved in a certain way before the food pellet arrived and repeated it to get more food.
C. They received no reward for "normal" behavior.
D. They believed thrusting their heads into the upper corner of the cage would bring rewards.
Answer: B
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