In Thorndike's research involving cats in puzzle boxes, when did the puzzle box open, allowing the cat freedom and food?

A) after a fixed period of time that the cat had been inside the box
B) after escape attempts had been extinguished
C) when the cat engaged in a behaviour that moved a concealed lever
D) 500 milliseconds after a buzzer sounded


C) when the cat engaged in a behaviour that moved a concealed lever

Psychology

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a. help relationships to survive long term b. interfere with the development of companionate love c. interfere with the process of disclosure d. ironically, lead to misunderstandings and conflicts

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Which of these best illustrates altruism?

a. Visiting the elderly to earn a scouting merit badge b. Donating blood during a community blood drive c. A veterinarian giving medical treatments to her clients' family pets d. A firefighter rescuing survivors from a building destroyed by a terrorist attack

Psychology

Area V2 contains cells which respond to:

a. Arcs b. Stars c. Components of natural scenes d. All of the above

Psychology

The ability of any neuron to initially assume different psychological functions is called

a. differentiation. c. equipotentiality. b. neuroconstructivism. d. prespecification.

Psychology