Based on his observations of cats in puzzle boxes, Thorndike concluded that:
a. behavior modification does not work.
b. animals can learn from watching others model behavior.
c. behavior is controlled by its consequences.
d. there are biological limits to what behaviors an animal can learn.
Answer: c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) Subliminal stimulation B) The absolute threshold C) Weber's constant D) Newton's constant
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