Which of the following is an example of instinctive drift?

A. A pig shoves an object on the ground instead of learning to carry it in his mouth.
B. A pigeon learns to guide a warhead to its target.
C. A rat learns to run a maze for a cheese food reward instead of a peanut-butter reward.
D. A rabbit learns to play with children in the park.


Answer: A

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