A rat frequently visits a particular location in a maze because it offers access to food. A radical behaviorist would say that the rat visits this location because it is rewarded by the pleasure of eating each time that it goes there. A cognitive behaviorist would add that, in addition, the rat
A)expects to find food at this location.
B)has adapted to the maze environment.
C)has developed an unconscious motivation to find food.
D)is biologically predisposed to seek out food.

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Cognitive behaviorists emphasize the importance of mental processes and the role of expectations in guiding behavior. In this case, they would argue that the rat's repeated visits to the location are not just about the immediate pleasure of eating but also about the rat's expectation or anticipation of finding food there based on past experiences.

A Rat Frequently Visits a Particular Location in a Maze