In a Classic Experiment, Tolman Exposed a Group of Rats

question 158

Multiple Choice

In a classic experiment, Tolman exposed a group of rats to a maze for 11 days before he introduced a food reward. These rats outperformed rats that had been given daily food rewards. This demonstrates _____

• A)latent learning.
• B)classical conditioning.
• C)operant conditioning.
• D)observational learning.

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Definitions:

Cerebral hemispheres

The two halves of the brain's cerebrum, responsible for integrating sensory information and coordinating brain functions.

Nerve fibers

Long projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses throughout the body.

Cerebellum

An area of the brain inferior to the cerebrum that coordinates complex skeletal muscle coordination.

Pons

A part of the brain located above the medulla and below the midbrain, involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.