Thorndike was motivated to conduct experiments on animal intelligence, partially due to
A) the massive popularity of experimental research on animal learning at the time.
B) his skepticism about the anecdotal approach to animal intelligence.
C) the availability of new technology designed to examine neural correlates of behavior.
D) his profound belief that humans and other animals solve problems in exactly the same way.

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Thorndike's motivation for conducting experiments on animal intelligence was driven by his skepticism towards the anecdotal and introspective methods that were prevalent at the time. He sought a more empirical and systematic approach to studying how animals learn and solve problems.

Thorndike Was Motivated to Conduct Experiments on Animal Intelligence, Partially