In One of Thorndike's Puzzle Boxes, a Door Would Fall

question 21

Multiple Choice

In one of Thorndike's puzzle boxes, a door would fall open when a cat stepped on a treadle, thus allowing the cat to reach food outside the box. Eventually the cat would step on the treadle as soon as it
Was put into the box. Thorndike concluded that ________.

• A) the reasoning ability of cats is quite remarkable
• B) treadle stepping increased because it had a "satisfying effect"
• C) the treadle is a CS for stepping
• D) learning meant connecting the treadle with freedom and food

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Definitions:

Sternal Manubrium

The triangular upper portion of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles and the first two pairs of ribs.

Mastoid Process

A protruding bony area located behind the ear on the skull that contains air cells and serves as an attachment site for neck muscles.

Superior Nuchal Line

A ridge on the external surface of the occipital bone of the skull, running horizontally from the external occipital protuberance to the mastoid part of the temporal bone.

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone; also known as the collarbone.