Edward Thorndike, a Pioneer in the Study of Cats Escaping

question 105

Multiple Choice

Edward Thorndike, a pioneer in the study of cats escaping from puzzle boxes, argued that animal learning depends on

• A) instinctive drift.
• B) conditioned responses.
• C) the growth of an understanding of the relationship between a behavior and its outcome.
• D) reinforcements that increase the probabilities of certain behaviors.

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Definitions:

Sphere Of Scaffolding

An educational or developmental concept where support and guidance are provided in a strategic manner, tailored to the learner's current capabilities to promote skill acquisition and independence.

Transformational Scaffolding

describes an educational strategy where support is progressively adjusted to meet the learner's increasing competence, fostering their ability to achieve tasks independently.

Concrete Interventions

Practical and specific actions or strategies designed to address specific problems or issues directly and effectively.

Formal Operations

Formal operations is a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and plan systematically.