The Capacity of an Organism to Form a "Cognitive Map

question 213

Multiple Choice

The capacity of an organism to form a "cognitive map" of their environment

• A) was first demonstrated by B.F. Skinner using rats seeking food.
• B) does not require active exploration of the environment.
• C) is maladaptive in that such activity may not result in food reinforcement.
• D) involves the hippocampus.
• E) involves trial-and-error learning in a Thorndike box.

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Definitions:

Lordosis

Increased lumbar curvature.

Lumbar Spine

The lower part of the spine consisting of five vertebrae (L1-L5) that support much of the upper body’s weight and provide flexibility and movement.

Anterior Convex

A description of a curvature or surface that bulges outward toward the front.

Logrolling Technique

A method used in medical and rescue situations to move a patient without flexing the spinal column, by rolling them as a unified whole.