Tolman Showed That Rats Can Learn About Their Environment Without

question 36

Multiple Choice

Tolman showed that rats can learn about their environment without reinforcement. His research illustrated the difference between

• A)learning and performance.
• B)learning and mapping.
• C)goals and learning.
• D)association and reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Nerve cells that serve as the building blocks of the nervous system, vital for carrying messages throughout the body.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles of sodium, essential for conducting nerve impulses and maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Synaptic Gap

The minuscule space between neurons across which neurotransmitters travel to transmit signals from one neuron to the next.

Biological Psychology

The scientific study of the links between biological (genetic, neural, hormonal) and psychological processes. Some biological psychologists call themselves behavioral neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, behavior geneticists, physiological psychologists, or biopsychologists.