Describe the historical antecedents of operant conditioning and the specific factors which led to the rise of operant conditioning.

Describe the historical antecedents of operant conditioning. What factors led to the rise of operant conditioning?

Describe a specific aspect of the operant conditioning process that leads to these beliefs becoming so deeply ingrained and long standing in nature.

Explain whether a person can ever be rid of superstitions. What methods can be used to help such a person?