Edward Thorndike Watched Cats Learn to Escape from Puzzle Boxes

question 57

Multiple Choice

Edward Thorndike watched cats learn to escape from puzzle boxes. Because they improved gradually over many trials, he concluded that

• A) the cats learned without developing any insight or understanding.
• B) the process required classical conditioning, not operant.
• C) the learning took place in the muscles, not the brain.
• D) the cats needed to gain many kinds of understanding before mastering the task.

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Definitions:

Individual Success

The achievement of personal goals and objectives, which can vary widely among individuals according to their values and aspirations.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavior management that uses rewards to encourage the recurrence of a desired action.

Misconceptions

False or inaccurate beliefs or ideas about something or someone, often due to misunderstanding or incorrect information.