Who used puzzle boxes in experiment on animal learning?
Correct answer: B. E.L. Thorndike
- A. Ivan Pavlov
- B. E.L. Thorndike
- C. Konrad Lorenz
- D. Wolfgang Köhler
Explanation
Edward Thorndike is the correct answer because he conducted experiments using puzzle boxes to study learning in animals. His work with cats demonstrated the process of trial and error learning, which contributed to the foundation of behaviorist theories such as operant conditioning.Ivan Pavlov, known for his research on classical conditioning, did not use puzzle boxes. Konrad Lorenz focused on imprinting in birds, and Wolfgang Köhler studied insight learning in apes. None of these researchers used puzzle boxes in their work.
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