Tolman's Research with Rats Running Mazes Demonstrated That Reinforcement Affects

question 26

Multiple Choice

Tolman's research with rats running mazes demonstrated that reinforcement affects:

• A) learning more than performance
• B) performance more than learning
• C) learning and performance equally
• D) neither learning nor performance

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays an important role in muscle contraction and cognitive functions.

Agonist

is a substance that binds to a receptor and triggers a response in the body, often mimicking the action of a naturally occurring substance.

Excitatory Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that increase the likelihood of firing the neuron to which they bind, promoting neural activity.

Limbic System

A complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, immediately beneath the cerebrum, involved in various functions including emotions, behavior, and long-term memory.