The Behavior of Homing Pigeons Provides an Example of

question 60

Multiple Choice

The behavior of homing pigeons provides an example of

• A) the reliance on learning as the sole mechanism in navigation.
• B) the influence of epigenetic markers.
• C) use of the waggle dance to communicate location.
• D) the use of pheromones as the primary mechanism in navigation.
• E) redundancy in navigation mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Chronosystem

A term from Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory referring to the chronological nature of life events and how they interact and influence individual development over time.

Historical Context

The circumstances and conditions that surround and influence the significance of events, movements, or individual lives in history.

Ecological-Systems Approach

A theoretical framework for understanding how the inherent qualities of a child and their environment interact to influence their development and behavior.

Exosystem

A component of Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, referring to the social settings that indirectly influence an individual, such as a parent's workplace.