Question

edward tolman explained the results of his study by theorizing that the rats were learning about the maze during every trial but they __________. a. were agitated because other groups were getting reinforcement b. could not remember how to demonstrate it without reinforcement c. were not motivated to demonstrate it without reinforcement d. seemed to be too lazy to actually work without reinforcement please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Edward Tolman's latent learning theory posits that learning can occur without immediate reinforcement. Rats learn the maze (latent learning) but don't show it (no performance) without motivation (like food reinforcement). Option C aligns with this - lack of motivation (from no reinforcement) stops demonstration.

• Option A: No mention of agitation in Tolman's theory.
• Option B: It's about motivation, not memory (rats can remember as per latent learning).
• Option D: "Lazy" is not a scientific term in this context; it's about motivation (reinforcement - related).

Answer:

C. were not motivated to demonstrate it without reinforcement