In an Experiment on _____, Bedford and Anger Found That

question 52

Multiple Choice

In an experiment on _____, Bedford and Anger found that it is easier for pigeons to learn to avoid shock _____.

• A) preparedness; by key-pecking than by flying
• B) instinctive drift; by flying than by key-pecking
• C) preparedness; by flying than by key-pecking
• D) sign-tracking; by key-pecking than by flying

Understand the principle of promissory estoppel and its exceptions to the consideration requirement.

Analyze the enforceability of promises based on past consideration and moral obligations.

Distinguish between liquidated and unliquidated debts and their implications for consideration.

Understand the legal significance of nominal consideration and its role in contract law.

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Definitions:

Grams

A mass measurement unit representing 0.001 of a kilogram.

Pounds

A unit of weight commonly used in the United States, equal to 0.453592 kilograms.

Kg

A unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams or approximately 2.20462 pounds, used in the metric system.