Based on His Observations of Cats in Puzzle Boxes, Thorndike

question 13

Multiple Choice

Based on his observations of cats in puzzle boxes, Thorndike concluded that:

• A) behaviour modification does not work.
• B) animals can learn from watching others model behaviour.
• C) behaviour is controlled by its consequences.
• D) there are biological limits to what behaviours an animal can learn.

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