Which of these was an important implication of Thorndike's research on cats in puzzle boxes?

a. Animal species with larger brains tend to learn more rapidly

b. Learned responses are forgotten quickly unless they are frequently rehearsed.
c. Simple explanations are possible for apparently complex behaviors.
d. Animals profit from living in group cages instead of individual cages.


c

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