In a classic animal study involving maze learning, Tryon managed to breed separate strains of "maze-bright" and "maze-dull" rats. Tryon's study illustrates
A)how learning takes place through classical conditioning.
B)the field of eugenics and that some behavioral characteristics are highly influenced by heredity.
C)the field of cognitive behaviorism and that some traits, such as intelligence, are learned through environmental experiences.
D)the regression toward the mean level of performance after several generations of breeding.

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Tryon's study is a classic example in the field of behavioral genetics, illustrating that certain behavioral characteristics, such as the ability to learn mazes, can be influenced by heredity. This study does not directly relate to classical conditioning, cognitive behaviorism, or regression toward the mean, but rather to the genetic basis of behavior.

In a Classic Animal Study Involving Maze Learning, Tryon Managed