In Thorndike's Puzzle Box, the Amount of Time It Took

question 22

Multiple Choice

In Thorndike's puzzle box, the amount of time it took the cats to break free of the cage was a(n) _____ definition of learning.

• A)experimental
• B)operational
• C)empirical
• D)conceptual

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Definitions:

Depressive Disorders

A group of conditions characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and worthlessness and a lack of desire to engage in formerly pleasurable activities.

Underproduction

The insufficient production or supply of goods or services relative to the demand.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration, playing a key role in the body's stress response.

PET Scan

A medical imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes.