Edward C. Tolman would have most likely made which of the following statements?
A) "Animals cannot respond to the complexities of a learning environment, only humans can."
B) "Animals are adept at learning a sequence of responses, and this is what helps the animals run through a maze so quickly and accurately."
C) "Psychologists should be examining the underlying motivation for the behaviors performed rather than just observing behavior."
D) "Animals develop a mental representation of the layout of a maze, which allows them to run quickly and accurately through a maze."

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Edward C. Tolman is associated with the theory of latent learning, which suggests that animals develop a mental map or representation of the layout of a maze, allowing them to navigate it more efficiently. This is consistent with option D, which states that animals develop a mental representation of the maze. Options A and B are incorrect because they underestimate animal learning abilities. Option C is consistent with Tolman's focus on motivation, but it does not relate directly to his theories on learning.

Edward C Tolman Would Have Most Likely Made Which of the the Following