Edward Thorndike's Research Confined Cats to Puzzle Boxes

question 81

Multiple Choice

Edward Thorndike's research confined cats to puzzle boxes. When the cats pressed a lever or pulled a string, a door would open and the cats would escape and be rewarded with food-a combination of __________ and __________.

• A) negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement
• B) negative punishment; positive reinforcement
• C) positive punishment; positive reinforcement
• D) negative punishment; positive punishment

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Definitions:

Social Dilemma

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Dual-Concern Model

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