The Raccoons Used by the Brelands Learned to Deposit Single

question 119

Multiple Choice

The raccoons used by the Brelands learned to deposit single coins into a slot for food,but they could not learn to deposit two coins into the slot.Which statement is supported by this result

• A) It is nearly impossible to operantly condition raccoons. 
• B) Some behaviours are easily learned by animals, but only through classical conditioning. 
• C) Instinctive patterns of behaviour can interfere with conditioning. 
• D) It is nearly impossible to classically condition raccoons.

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Definitions:

Conservation

In psychology, the understanding that certain properties of objects or substances remain the same even when their appearance changes, a concept developed by Jean Piaget.

Object Permanence

The comprehension that objects remain in place even when they're not visible, audible, or detectable in any sensory manner.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and another person's perspective, often seen in early childhood development.

Accommodation

The process of adjusting one's schemas and understandings to better fit new information or experiences; also refers to arrangements for lodging or settling disagreements.