Question

Consider the definition of learning offered by Hilgard and Bower: Learning refers to the relatively permanent change in a subject's behavior to a given situation brought about by his (or her) repeated experiences in that situation, provided that the behavior change cannot be explained on the basis of native response tendencies, maturation, or temporary states of the subject (e.g., fatigue, drugs, etc.).

Refer to the scenario listed below. Write either "yes" if you consider it learning or "no" if not, and then briefly why you think that.

A lanky zinnia plant is pinched back and begins to grow denser foliage and flowers.

Answer 1

No, it hasn't learned anything because it's the innate or native response behaviour of the plant that made the plant to grow denser foliage and flowers. The plant didn't learn anything, it is designed by nature in that way.