A Rat Is Placed in a Maze for an Hour

question 158

Multiple Choice

A rat is placed in a maze for an hour a day for 10 consecutive days. It is allowed to explore the corridors of the maze. On the eleventh day, food is placed in the goal box. The animal learns immediately, and without errors, to run to the goal box for food. What type of learning is illustrated here?

• A) generalization
• B) latent learning
• C) intrinsic learning
• D) insightful behavior

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Definitions:

Low-Viscosity

a property of liquids that denotes a low resistance to flow, characteristic of substances that pour easily at room temperature.

Intrinsic

Referring to something that is inherent or natural, often used to describe motivation or value coming from within rather than external rewards.

Extrinsic

Originating from outside rather than from within a person, often referring to external motivations or factors.

Personal

Relates to or concerns an individual's private life, feelings, or circumstances.