Why did Thorndike conclude that his cats did NOT solve his task by an understanding or insight?

a. Even after many trials, they often failed to escape from the puzzle box.
b. The cats improved their escape times gradually and irregularly

c. The cats escaped rapidly, even on the first trial.
d. The cats were slow to escape for many trials, and then improved suddenly.


b

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