Biological Constraints in Learning

Hard Unit 4: Learning Biological Constraints

When considering the principles of learning in psychology, it is crucial to recognize the biological constraints that can influence conditioning. For instance, certain species exhibit a predisposition to learn particular associations more readily than others due to their evolutionary history. Which of the following options best illustrates the concept of biological constraints in the learning process?

Rats more quickly learn to associate a tone with a shock than a light with a shock.

Dogs learn to salivate at the sight of food more quickly than at the sound of a bell.

Pigeons can be trained to peck a key for food but struggle to learn to flap their wings in the same manner.

Humans often have a longer retention of information learned through verbal instructions compared to visual cues.

Monkeys can more easily learn to associate social cues with either food or safety.

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