Which of the following is NOT true of the successful behavior exhibited by Thorndike's cats in escaping from puzzle boxes?
A) It became more systematic with repeated trials.
B) It could initially be described as trial and error learning.
C) It seemed accidental during the first few trials
D) It showed the occurrence of a sudden insight into the solution of the problem.

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Thorndike's theory emphasized the gradual strengthening of stimulus-response connections through trial and error, rather than sudden insight. His cats showed improvement over time through the gradual elimination of ineffective behaviors, not through sudden understanding.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Successful