An individual that has had several experiences with a goal can be said to have developed a _____ about the goal, according to Tolman.
A) frustration response
B) conditioned emotional response
C) cognitive expectation
D) dependency

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According to Tolman's cognitive theory, repeated experiences with a goal lead to the development of a cognitive expectation or a mental representation of the goal and how to achieve it. This expectation guides behavior and influences future actions towards the goal. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately reflect Tolman's theory.

An Individual That Has Had Several Experiences with a Goal