In a Series of Experiments,researchers Observed That Rats in an Enriched

question 559

Multiple Choice

In a series of experiments,researchers observed that rats in an enriched environment developed ________ than did rats in an impoverished environment.

• A)more reactive temperaments
• B)a heavier and thicker brain cortex
• C)fewer epigenetic marks
• D)more complex schemas

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Rat Pressing Bar

An experimental setup wherein rats are conditioned to press a bar to receive a reward, often used in studies of behavior and learning.

Dog Blinking

A reflex or voluntary action in dogs to protect their eyes from foreign bodies or express emotions, not a widely recognized behavioral study term.

Law of Effect

Law stating that if an action is followed by a pleasurable consequence, it will tend to be repeated, and if followed by an unpleasant consequence, it will tend not to be repeated.