Thorndike complained that _______ evidence provided a "supernormal psychology of animals."
A) anecdotal
B) case study
C) informal experimental
D) intuitive

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Thorndike believed that anecdotal evidence, which is based on personal observations or hearsay, was not reliable and could lead to incorrect conclusions. He argued that a scientific approach based on experimental evidence was necessary to understand animal behavior. Therefore, he criticized the use of anecdotal evidence in creating a "supernormal psychology of animals."

Thorndike Complained That _______ Evidence Provided a "Supernormal Psychology of Animals