If a rat is rewarded for switching back and forth from left- to right-hand turns, it is called _________.
A) alternation learning
B) win-stay learning
C) cued learning
D) place learning

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Alternation learning is the type of learning where an animal (in this case, a rat) is rewarded for switching back and forth between two behaviors, such as left-hand turns and right-hand turns. Win-stay learning involves being rewarded for repeating the same behavior that led to a positive outcome, while cued learning involves associating a particular stimulus with a specific response. Place learning involves learning the spatial layout of a particular environment. None of these options fit the description given in the question besides alternation learning.

If a Rat Is Rewarded for Switching Back and Forth