In the Tolman and Honzik's alternative path experiment,animals were placed in a maze where after several trials they found that one particular path (Path A)was the shortest to get food.The animals then proceed to always use Path A. After several additional trials,Path A was blocked and the animal needed to choose a different path.Which path did the animal choose?
A)the animal chose random paths to get to the food
B)the animal chose Path B
C)the animal chose Path C
D)the animal stopped responding and did not go on any path

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The animals chose Path C, which was the next shortest path to the food, demonstrating their ability to form a cognitive map of the maze.

In the Tolman and Honzik's Alternative Path Experiment,animals Were Placed