Suppose a Cat Has Learned to Push Against a Pole

question 13

Multiple Choice

Suppose a cat has learned to push against a pole in order to escape from a puzzle box, like one of Thorndike's. What procedure would lead to the extinction of this response?

• A) On the next few trials, open the box before the cat has a chance to push against the pole.
• B) On the next trial, give the cat a shock as soon as it touches the pole.
• C) On the next trial, give the cat a shock as soon as it gets out of the box.
• D) Let the cat push against the pole many times without opening the box.

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