The Idea That Rats Have a Cognitive Map of a Maze

question 66

Multiple Choice

The idea that rats have a cognitive map of a maze is supported by the finding that rats:

• A) only learn to navigate the maze if a food reward is given at the end.
• B) cannot navigate the maze if their usual route is blocked.
• C) can navigate the maze, even if they start from a novel position.
• D) require only one trial to learn the layout of a maze.

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