Skinner Was to Rats as Thorndike Was to __________

question 59

Multiple Choice

Skinner was to rats as Thorndike was to __________

• A) cats.
• B) rabbits.
• C) dogs.
• D) pigeons.

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Definitions:

New Species

A group of organisms that have undergone speciation, possessing distinct genetic, behavioral, or morphological characteristics from their ancestors.

Sympatric Speciation

The process of speciation occurring within the same geographical area, where new species evolve from a single ancestral species while inhabiting the same geographic region.

Animal Species

A group of animals that share genetic similarities, can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

Female Preference

In evolutionary biology, the behavioral tendency of females to choose certain males as mates, based on traits that indicate genetic fitness.