Which statement best describes the results of Killeen’s 1975 study of the effects of periodic food presentations on pigeon activity?
a. Pigeons became most active immediately before food presentations.
b. Pigeons became most active immediately following food presentations.
c. Pigeons became most active halfway through the interfood intervals.
d. Pigeons were described as engaging in superstitious behaviors.
Ans: b
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