Thorndike Concluded That His Cats Were Learning Because ____

question 52

Multiple Choice

Thorndike concluded that his cats were learning because ____.

• A) they ran to the normal feeding spot whenever the can opener was turned on
• B) the number of eye blinks decreased after being exposed to conditioning techniques
• C) they responded to a light whenever food was presented to them
• D) across repeated placements in a box, it took them a shorter amount of time to get out of the box

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Definitions:

Resilience

The ability to withstand pressure and emerge stronger because of an experience.

Personal Effectiveness

The capability to bring about or achieve desired results through one's actions or efforts in personal or professional lives.

Codependent

Relating to a behavioral condition where an individual excessively relies on others for approval and a sense of identity.

Compassion

A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering, coupled with the desire to alleviate it.