Some research has shown that classical conditioning and/or observational learning has been noted in animals with very small cerebra, including honeybees and starfish. Other research has failed to consistently support these findings. This is a problem for which principle of critical thinking?

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The principle of replicability states that research findings should be able to be replicated consistently in order to be considered valid. The fact that some research has failed to consistently support the findings of classical conditioning and observational learning in animals with small brains suggests a lack of replicability, which is a problem for the validity of these claims.

Some Research Has Shown That Classical Conditioning And/or Observational Learning