Edward Tolman's Research on the Formation of Cognitive Maps in Rats

question 117

Multiple Choice

Edward Tolman's research on the formation of cognitive maps in rats was important because it:

• A) demonstrated that learning is based on stimulus-response association.
• B) emphasized the importance of studying the role of internal representations in learning.
• C) enabled him to devise a comprehensive mathematical model of animal learning.
• D) demonstrated the importance of insight in learning.

Recognize key historical periods and their impact on economic conditions, including the Great Depression and its end.

Discern the dynamics of agricultural prices and economic activities over different periods.

Describe the effects of policy decisions, including supply-side economics and New Deal programs, on economic conditions.

Identify periods of inflation, recession, and unemployment in American economic history.

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Definitions:

Species

Unique type of organism designated by genus name and specific epithet. Of sexual reproducers, often defined as one or more groups of individuals that can potentially interbreed, produce fertile offspring, and do not interbreed with other groups.

Population

A group of organisms of the same species who live in a specific location and breed with one another more often than they breed with members of other populations.

Trophic Category

The classification of organisms based on their feeding position in the ecosystem, ranging from producers to various levels of consumers.

Carnivore

An organism that primarily eats other animals or the flesh of animals as its main food source.