Thorndike's observations of a cat trying to escape from a puzzle box led him to conclude that learning is:
A) a rapid process that occurs almost instantaneously
B) a process that is influenced by the organism's motivation
C) a gradual process that occurs through trial and error
D) a process that occurs regardless of the consequences of behavior

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Thorndike concluded that learning is a gradual process that occurs through trial and error, as he observed the cat's behavior improving incrementally with repeated attempts.

Thorndike's Observations of a Cat Trying to Escape from a Puzzle