What conclusion may be drawn about problem-solving from Maier's studies with Bismark?
A)Only humans can solve problems by means of insight.
B)A rat has demonstrated insight under laboratory conditions.
C)A rat has demonstrated trial-and-error learning under laboratory conditions.
D)Rats are capable of insight under a variety of conditions.

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Maier's studies with Bismark, the rat, demonstrated that the rat was able to solve problems by means of insight, which contradicts the belief that only humans can solve problems by means of insight. Therefore, option A is not correct. Additionally, rats have also demonstrated trial-and-error learning under laboratory conditions, which eliminates option C. However, there is no evidence to support that rats are capable of insight under a variety of conditions, thus option D is not correct. Therefore, the correct answer is B - a rat has demonstrated insight under laboratory conditions.

What Conclusion May Be Drawn About Problem-Solving from Maier's Studies