Which of the Following Scenarios Best Exemplifies Instinctive Drift in the Context

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies instinctive drift in the context of biological constraints in learning?

• A)A rat learns to run a maze for a cheese reward instead of a peanut butter reward.
• B)A raccoon learns to tie a knot using a rope.
• C)A pig pushes an object on the ground instead of learning to carry it in its mouth.
• D)A pigeon learns to guide a ball to its goal.

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Definitions:

Meninx

A layer of membrane covering the brain and spinal cord; refers to one of the meninges.

Periosteum

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating and controlling bodily functions and activities.

Reflex Arc

The neural pathway that mediates a reflex action involving sensory nerves, a central nervous system integration center, and motor nerves.