Edward Tolman's Research Suggests That in Order to Learn Routes

question 71

Multiple Choice

Edward Tolman's research suggests that in order to learn routes through mazes rats

• A) must be reinforced for reaching the end of the maze.
• B) will run through the maze only when they are highly motivated.
• C) need to be allowed to explore the maze first.
• D) must be punished for wrong choices in the maze on the first trials.

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Definitions:

Delayed Retrieval

The process where recalling information becomes more challenging after a period of time has passed since the initial learning or exposure.

Short-term Memory

A component of memory where small amounts of information can be stored for a short period.

Sensory Storage

A type of memory storage that temporarily retains impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Sequential Memory

The ability to remember sequences of objects, events, or actions in the order they were experienced or presented.