Superstitious behavior refers to:

A) the development of desirable stimulus control over pleasant interactions
B) prompting and shaping techniques to condition superstitions
C) a positive reinforcer and response being inadvertently associated together
D) individuals avoiding punishing consequences by not making a response

Superstitious Behavior

Actions repeated because they are believed to lead to positive outcomes, without a logical cause-and-effect relationship.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a response, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Associated

Being connected or related to something else, either in terms of relationships, functions, or characteristics.