Which of the following is true of delayed matching to sample tasks?
A)Pigeons learn only specific stimulus-response relations; chimps can learn general rules.
B)Trials-unique procedures increase the likelihood of stimulus-response learning in pigeons, but not in chimps.
C)Pigeons and chimps can learn "sameas rules."
D)Pigeons often solve delayed matching to sample tasks by orienting their bodies towards the sample stimulus; chimps use general rules.

Question

Which of the following is true of delayed matching to sample tasks?
A)Pigeons learn only specific stimulus-response relations; chimps can learn general rules.
B)Trials-unique procedures increase the likelihood of stimulus-response learning in pigeons, but not in chimps.
C)Pigeons and chimps can learn "same­as rules."
D)Pigeons often solve delayed matching to sample tasks by orienting their bodies towards the sample stimulus; chimps use general rules.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both pigeons and chimpanzees are capable of learning "same-as rules" in delayed matching to sample tasks, meaning they can learn when two stimuli are the same and should be matched. Option A is incorrect as both species are able to learn general rules. Option B is also incorrect as trial-unique procedures can increase the likelihood of stimulus-response learning in both pigeons and chimps. Option D is incorrect as while pigeons may orient towards the sample stimulus, this is not the only method they use to solve the task, and chimps are also able to learn specific stimulus-response relations.

Which of the Following Is True of Delayed Matching to Sample