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An Experimenter Conducted an Experiment with Pigeons

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An experimenter conducted an experiment with pigeons. Group 1 produced 28 key pecks and Group 2 produced 72 key pecks. He then simulated the experiment with Wagners SOP model and found it to predict that Group 1 would produce 34 key pecks and Group 2 would produce 64. He concluded that the model is wrong. How is his reasoning faulty?


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Physical and Economic Survival

The requirement for basic necessities that sustain life and the financial means to secure these necessities.

Understanding Others

involves the ability to empathize and comprehend the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of others, fostering better interpersonal relationships.

Sensitivity

The quality of being quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Physiological Needs

The basic human requirements, such as food, water, and sleep, as identified in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

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