A Scientist Trains a Group of Rats to Run a Maze

question 126

Multiple Choice

A scientist trains a group of rats to run a maze to get food pellets. Another group of rats is trained to run the maze without receiving food pellets. At the end of the training, the group receiving the food pellets runs the maze faster and with fewer errors. However, when the scientist begins giving the second group of rats food pellets for running the maze, they almost immediately begin running the maze as well as the first group. This improved performance is probably due to ________.

• A) latent learning
• B) spontaneous recovery
• C) insight
• D) vicarious trial and error learning

Understand the rationale and methods for client follow-up and the barriers to conducting follow-up.

Understand how information about a credit applicant is obtained and utilized.

Learn the consequences of adjustments in credit and collections decisions on accounts receivable balance.

Recognize the impact of different levels of accounts receivable on financial costs and customer relations.

---

Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A form of treatment for mental health disorders that involves talking with a therapist to understand and change problematic thoughts and behaviors.

Major depressive disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.