Which of the following statements is true of superstitious behavior?

A) It has a functional relation to the reinforcement received when the behavior is displayed.
B) It is learned quickly when the interval between reinforcements is long.
C) It is the result of a behavior being reinforced accidentally.
D) It persists for a very short time-less than an hour on average-in humans.

Superstitious Behavior

Persistent behavior that has a coincidental and not a functional relationship to the reinforcement received.

Functional Relation

A relationship between variables where changes in one variable correspond to changes in another, often used in scientific and mathematical contexts.

Accidentally Reinforced

A situation in behaviorism where behaviors are strengthened or repeated because of an unintended positive consequence or reward.