A Cat Caged in Complete Darkness Learns to Press a Lever

question 15

Multiple Choice

A cat caged in complete darkness learns to press a lever to briefly turn on a light.In terms of the cat's motivation, the light serves as a(n)

• A)stimulus motive.
• B)homeostatic drive.
• C)primary motive.
• D)external cue.

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