According to the Law of Effect, Thorndike's Cats Learned to Escape

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to the law of effect, Thorndike's cats learned to escape the puzzle box because they:

• A) learned the correct sequence of responses that led to a desirable outcome.
• B) instinctively knew how to escape.
• C) acquired an understanding of what they needed to do in order to escape.
• D) learned the correct sequence of responses by watching other cats escape from similar boxes.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Tamponade

A medical emergency where fluid accumulates in the pericardium, compressing the heart and reducing its ability to pump blood.

Pericardial Cavity

Space within the mediastinum in which the heart is located.

Pulmonary Circulation

The portion of the cardiovascular system that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.

Fibrous Pericardium

The tough, fibrous outer layer of the pericardium that provides mechanical protection and stabilization to the heart.