In the Case of Thorndike's Cats Learning to Escape from a Puzzle

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the case of Thorndike's cats learning to escape from a puzzle box, the stimulus (S) was _____ and the response (R) was _____.

• A) their movements that opened the door; escaping and getting food
• B) escaping and getting food; the box
• C) the box; their movements that opened the door
• D) escaping and getting food; their movements that opened the door

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, usually measured as a vital sign of health.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that triggers the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

Physiological Arousal

The body's physical response to stimuli, manifested through increased heart rate, muscle tension, and other bodily changes.

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

A condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, often due to buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries.