A child sees a cookie jar on a shelf. After several unsuccessful attempts to reach it, the child pulls a chair over by the shelf, then stands on the chair to reach the cookie jar. This type of learning is called ________

a. shaping
b. response acquisition
c. insight
d. social learning


Answer: c

Psychology

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Psychology