Which of the following can be explained by Tolman's views on purposive learning?
A) Peter is afraid of the rabbit because fear of rabbits is a high probability reaction.
B) You failed high school algebra because you did not understand the S-R relationships.
C) You work hard all week because you expect to get paid on Friday.
D) All of these.

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Tolman's views on purposive learning emphasize that behavior is motivated by goals and expectations of future outcomes. In this case, working hard all week is a purposeful behavior motivated by the expectation of getting paid on Friday. Option A refers to classical conditioning, and option B refers to stimulus-response learning without considering the role of expectations and goals.

Which of the Following Can Be Explained by Tolman's Views