If a chimpanzee learns that A is larger than B,and B is larger than C,it may choose A when given a choice between A and C.This problem is a test of
A)analogical reasoning
B)transitive inference
C)prospective coding
D)serial pattern learning

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This problem requires transitive inference, which is the ability to deduce a relationship between two objects based on their relationship with a third object. In this case, the chimpanzee is able to infer that A is larger than C because it knows that A is larger than B, and B is larger than C. The other options (analogical reasoning, prospective coding, and serial pattern learning) are not relevant to this particular problem.

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