2Psychology a box with no obvious connection between its door and the opening device, designed to test the learning abilities of an animal in trying to release itself.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Freeman's Journal.
Definition of puzzle box in US English:
puzzle box
noun
1A puzzle in the form of a box.
2Psychology a box with no obvious connection between its door and the opening device, designed to test the learning abilities of an animal in trying to release itself.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Freeman's Journal.