Harriet Gives a Monkey a Choice Between Two Blocks of Wood

question 24

Multiple Choice

Harriet gives a monkey a choice between two blocks of wood, one rough and the other smooth. If the animal selects the rough block, it receives a raisin; if it picks the smooth one, it receives nothing.
When the animal regularly picks the rough block, Harriet gives the animal a choice between the rough
Block of wood and a new block of wood that is even rougher than the first. You predict that the
Monkey will _______.

• A) pick the new, very rough block
• B) pick the old, somewhat rough block
• C) show no preference between the blocks
• D) show signs of developing an experimental neurosis

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