In the Case of Thorndike's Cats Learning to Escape from a Puzzle

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the case of Thorndike's cats learning to escape from a puzzle box, the stimulus (S) was _____ and the response (R) was _____.

• A) their movements that opened the door; escaping and getting food
• B) escaping and getting food; the box
• C) the box; their movements that opened the door
• D) escaping and getting food; their movements that opened the door

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Definitions:

Six-sided Die

A cube-shaped object with each side marked with one to six dots, used primarily in games of chance.

Sampling Distribution

The probability distribution of a statistic obtained through a large number of samples drawn from a specific population.

Proportion

A statistical measure that represents the fraction of the total number of outcomes that share a particular attribute or characteristic.

Simple Random Sample

A subset of individuals chosen from a larger set where each member has an equal chance of being selected.