Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
The Essence of Reasoning
32 students marked "I sat this"Added 12 May 2020Question #110271
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One of the most eminent of psychologists, Clark Hull, 1 that the essence of reasoning lies in the putting together of two 'behavior segments' in some 2 way, never actually performed before, so as to reach a goal. Two followers of Clark Hull, Howard and Tracey Kendler, 3 a test for children that was explicitly based on Clark Hull's principles. The children were given the task of learning to 4 a machine so as to get a toy. In order to succeed they had to go through a two-stage sequence.
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)
Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)
| Prompt | Text up to 80 words |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Reading |
How it is scored
- The box has more words than there are gaps.
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.