In the Tolman and Honzik’s alternative path experiment, animals were placed in a maze where after several trials they found that one particular path (Path A) was the shortest to get food. The animals then proceed to always use Path A. After several additional trials, Path A was blocked and the animal needed to choose a different path. Which path did the animal choose?

A. the animal chose random paths to get to the food
B. the animal chose Path B
C. the animal chose Path C
D. the animal stopped responding and did not go on any path


C. the animal chose Path C

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