When Wolfgang Köhler Put Chimpanzees in Situations in Which Tempting

question 78

Multiple Choice

When Wolfgang Köhler put chimpanzees in situations in which tempting bananas were just out of reach, he found that:

• A) almost all of the apes figured out a way to reach the bananas.
• B) many of the apes showed humanlike emotions and advanced cognitive abilities.
• C) the apes performed impressive gymnastic maneuvers to get the bananas but did not use tools.
• D) apes often sat quietly for a while and then seemed to have sudden insight into a solution.

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Definitions:

Experiential

Related to or derived from direct experience or the process of actively engaging in an activity, rather than theoretical knowledge.

Closure Quickly

The psychological need or tendency to resolve a situation or obtain an answer swiftly to relieve uncertainty or discomfort.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, controlling basic emotions and drives.

Experiential System

An unconscious, intuitive, and automatic system of thinking.