Which of the Following Is an Example of Instinctive Drift

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of instinctive drift?

• A)A rat learns to run a maze for a cheese food reward instead of a peanut-butter reward.
• B)A rabbit learns to play with children in the park.
• C)A pigeon learns to guide a warhead to its target.
• D)A pig shoves an object on the ground instead of learning to carry it in his mouth.

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Definitions:

Developmental Level

A measurement of the progress of growth or advancement in physical, emotional, intellectual, or social skills.

Piaget

A psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, specifically for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Seriation

The ability to arrange objects in order by size, location, or another characteristic, which is a crucial cognitive development skill in children.

Cognitive Abilities

Mental skills encompassing learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and memory.