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A core assumption of early theories of associative learning was that learning did not require any thinking, or cognition. Animals, it was widely assumed, did not have "minds" and certainly could not "think" in anyway like humans do. A classic series of studies conducted in the 1930s at the University of California at Berkeley, began to challenge this assumption. These experiments that involved rats finding their way through mazes and which demonstrated latent learning were conducted by psychologist
Generate-and-Test
A problem-solving strategy that involves attempting numerous solutions and checking their validity to solve a given problem.
Systematic Test
An organized method of evaluating attributes or capabilities in a structured manner to ensure reliability and validity in the findings.
Incremental Steps
Small, gradual changes or actions taken towards achieving a goal or completing a task.
Mental Set
A framework for thinking about a problem, based on past experiences and practices, which can both facilitate and hamper problem-solving.
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