Experiments on Natural Concept Formation with Pigeons Have Shown That

question 16

Multiple Choice

Experiments on natural concept formation with pigeons have shown that

• A)this type of learning is very slow
• B)the subjects accomplish the task by identifying one common feature (such as the color green)that distinguishes all positive instances from all negative instances
• C)this learning can be transferred to slides the pigeons have never seen before
• D)both a and c but not b

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Definitions:

Moral Standards

Principles that dictate what is considered right or wrong behavior in society, often influencing personal and collective decision-making.

Preconventional

A stage in moral development where an individual’s sense of morality is externally controlled, primarily focused on avoiding punishment or seeking rewards.

Conventional

Pertaining to what is generally accepted or practiced; following traditional or widely accepted standards.

Moral Thinking

The process of reasoning about the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.