One major difference between the Skinner box and Thorndike's puzzle box is
A)a "correct" response does not allow the animal to escape and have to be recaptured.
B)the animal is permitted to escape, but the experimenter can recapture it.
C)the Skinner box allows for observation.
D)there is no difference

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In Thorndike's puzzle box, the animal's "correct" response would allow it to escape and avoid being recaptured. In contrast, in the Skinner box, the animal's response wouldn't permit them to escape, hence they would have to be recaptured. This is a significant difference between the two experimental designs.

One Major Difference Between the Skinner Box and Thorndike's Puzzle