The Type of Learning That Is Associated with an Organism

question 22

Multiple Choice

The type of learning that is associated with an organism solving a problem without any prior experiences with the situation is

• A) operant conditioning.
• B) imprinting.
• C) associative learning.
• D) insight learning.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Adaptation

The mental process of adjusting thinking to incorporate new information, concepts, or experiences through mechanisms of assimilation and accommodation, facilitating learning and understanding of the world.

Piaget's Theory

A theory of cognitive development that outlines how children progress through a series of stages, each marked by unique intellectual challenges and achievements.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability, often referring to the body's ability to maintain its center of gravity, or in psychology, a state of mental or emotional balance.

Assimilation

The process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group.