Tryon's Classic 1940 Study on Maze Bright and Maze Dull

question 110

Multiple Choice

Tryon's classic 1940 study on maze bright and maze dull rats demonstrated that maze learning

• A)varied by the age of the rat.
• B)was a totally learned behavior.
• C)varied by the sex of the rat.
• D)was influenced by genetics.

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Definitions:

Response Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response starts occurring in response to stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Shaping

A method used in operant conditioning to gradually guide behavior towards a desired response through successive approximations.

Operant Conditioning

A system of learning whereby the dynamism of a behavior is managed through the distribution of rewards or the assignment of penalties.

Mental Processes

The internal, covert activities of the mind, such as thinking, feeling, problem-solving, and decision-making.