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Animal intelligence: Experimental studies

Authors: Edward L. Thorndike

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Key Ideas

1. Thorndike's book 'Animal Intelligence: Experimental Studies' examines the intelligence of animals through various experiments.

2. Thorndike believed that animals have a similar type of intelligence to humans, just at a different level.

3. The book explores the concept of associative learning, where animals learn by forming connections between stimuli and responses.

4. Thorndike introduced the 'law of effect,' which states that responses followed by satisfaction are strengthened, while responses followed by discomfort or annoyance are weakened.

5. The experiments conducted in the book in....
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Quiz

1. What is the main focus of Thorndike's book 'Animal Intelligence: Experimental Studies'?
2. What is associative learning?
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