Rats Learned Food Aversions and Preferences by Watching Other Rats

question 234

Multiple Choice

Rats learned food aversions and preferences by watching other rats. This type of learning is called

• A)observational learning
• B)generalization
• C)chaining
• D)latent learning

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Definitions:

Zone Of Proximal Development

The Zone of Proximal Development is a theory in educational psychology that describes the difference between what a learner can achieve independently and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Cognitive Task

An activity designed to assess or engage mental processes such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Sensorimotor

The developmental stage in infants and toddlers, as identified by Piaget, where they learn to manipulate and explore their environment using their senses and motor abilities.

Preoperational Thought

A stage in cognitive development, as described by Piaget, where children ages 2 to 7 engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.