Tolman's rats developed a cognitive map, or mental representation of a spatial layout of a maze they had learned. This map enabled them to locate novel pathways to food rather than simply following the route they had learned. This idea was at odds with strict behaviorists who:
A. remained unable to explain Tolman's results.
B. refused to acknowledge mental processes.
C. felt the rats had actually learned more than previously believed.
D. believed rats had an innate ability to learn everything necessary
B. refused to acknowledge mental processes.
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What will be an ideal response?
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