Imagine You Are a Scientist Studying Creatures That Live in Caves

question 24

Essay

Imagine you are a scientist studying creatures that live in caves. Propose what types of sensory modalities that would be advantageous for animals that live in caves or similar environments and justify your answer. What types of senses would not be needed?

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology term referring to the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

High Grades

Marks or scores that are significantly above average, indicating a high level of performance or achievement.

Failure

The lack of success in achieving a goal or fulfilling a task, often seen as an opportunity for learning and growth.

Escape Learning

A form of learning where the subject acquires a response to avoid an unpleasant or aversive stimulus.