Studies of spatial learning using blocking designs in the Morris water maze
A) are the source of most of our knowledge about spatial learning.
B) are superior to studies that involve radial arm mazes because they allow for better control of cues.
C) have shown that spatial learning is not susceptible to blocking.
D) have shown that geometry cues are especially salient in spatial learning, but that spatial learning also seems to follow general learning principles.

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Blocking designs in the Morris water maze have indeed shown that geometry cues are particularly important in spatial learning. However, these studies also demonstrate that spatial learning adheres to general learning principles, such as those observed in classical and operant conditioning. This indicates that while specific types of cues may be more salient in spatial contexts, the underlying mechanisms of learning are broadly applicable across different types of learning tasks.

Studies of Spatial Learning Using Blocking Designs in the Morris