Which of the following is true of research on insight?
a) Researchers have found support for the existence of both human and animal insight learning.
b) Researchers have found that apes are capable of insight only after being taught this by humans.
c) Researchers have proven that all creatures, even one-celled organisms such as the amoeba, are capable of insight learning.
d) Researchers have found that only human beings are capable of insight learning.
Consider this: Köhler’s research with chimpanzees demonstrated that they could use insight to solve problems. LO 5.12: Explain the cognitive theory of insight learning.
Answer: A
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a. simple strategies in decision-making that focus on only a few facets of available options and often result in irrational decisions that are less than optimal. b. complex strategies in decision-making that focus on multiple facets of available options and often result in irrational decisions that are less than optimal. c. simple strategies in decision-making that focus on multiple facets of available options and often result in rational decisions that are optimal. d. complex strategies in decision-making that do not focus clearly on enough facets of available options and often result in rational decisions that are less than optimal.
The training of Kanzi differed from the earlier language studies using other chimpanzees in that Kanzi ____
a. observed his mother being trained while he was an infant b. was given food reinforcements for associating arbitrary symbols with meanings c. was given only verbal praise d. was raised from birth in a human family, in total isolation from other animals
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a. complexes b. intuitions c. inferior functions d. superior functions
According to the text, which of the following best represents American parents' attitude towards school? The majority would support
a. lengthening the school day. b. a law restricting the number of hours per week a person under 18 can work. c. a balance of academic and non-academic activities. d. three to four hours of homework per night.