A Woodchuck Tries to Crack a Walnut Shell in Two

question 84

Multiple Choice

A woodchuck tries to crack a walnut shell in two different ways-with his paws and with his teeth. The last method worked and the first did not; hence, the woodchuck will be more likely to rely on his teeth for splitting the next nut. This observation illustrates the:

• A) the discrimination principle.
• B) the Law of Practice.
• C) the Law of Effect.
• D) the Premack principle.

Explore the influence of language on attention and perception.

Understand the relationship between language and the external environment.

Gain insight into sentence ambiguity and its potential sources.

Grasp the concepts related to the speed and accuracy of language comprehension.

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