John Is Running an Experiment with Rats

question 13

Multiple Choice

John is running an experiment with rats.Initially,he gave the rats five food pellets in the first part of the experiment and measured performance.Then,he gave the rats 20 food pellets in the second part of the experiment and monitored their performance.What happened to the rats' behavior?

• A)The rats performance increased when 20 food pellets were given.
• B)The rats performance decreased when 20 food pellets were given.
• C)The rats performance remained the same when 20 food pellets were given.
• D)The rats stopped performing because they were confused.

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Definitions:

Consistency

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or the quality of being logical and containing no contradictions.

Consensus

A general agreement among a group of people or in the literature on a particular issue or decision.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being easily distinguishable or unique from others, often used to describe characteristics that set individuals, groups, or objects apart.

Disposition

The inherent qualities of mind and character that influence an individual's behavior and attitudes.