Which of the Following Provides the Most Direct Evidence for the Existence

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the most direct evidence for the existence of cognitive maps in animals?

• A)A rat takes the longer yet only the effective route out of a maze when his direct path is blocked.
• B)A sea lion is able to retrieve a test missile that has been fired into the ocean.
• C)A police dog locates a piece of luggage that contains illegal drugs.
• D)A coyote develops an aversion to sheep after sheep meat has been paired with lithium chloride.

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Definitions:

Medication Error

A preventable mishap that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or harm to a patient.

Negligence

The failure to take proper care in doing something, which can lead to unintended harm or injury to someone owed a duty of care.

Informed Consent

A client’s agreement to accept a course of treatment or a procedure after receiving complete information, including the risks of treatment and facts relating to it, from the physician.

Fracturing His Hip

The act of breaking the bone in the hip, often requiring medical treatment and rehabilitation.