The Cats in Thorndike's Experiments Improved Their Ability to Escape

question 177

Multiple Choice

The cats in Thorndike's experiments improved their ability to escape his puzzle boxes gradually, not suddenly. What conclusion did he draw from this observation?

• A) Learning is based on strengthening responses, not on insights.
• B) Some animal species are more intelligent than others.
• C) Behaviorist assumptions do not apply to operant conditioning.
• D) Learning depends on a combination of classical conditioning and operant conditioning.

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