________ Is the Study of Cognitive Processes in Nonhuman Animals

question 21

Multiple Choice

________ is the study of cognitive processes in nonhuman animals, especially in natural environments.

• A) Psychometrics
• B) Cognitive ethology
• C) Factor analysis
• D) Metacognition

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional Research

A research method that involves analyzing data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time to identify trends and patterns.

Intellectual Development

The process in which a person's cognitive abilities and capacity for logical thinking evolve over time.

Cross-sequential Research

A research method combining both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs to analyze variables over time across different cohorts.

Mental Abilities

The cognitive functions and capabilities of the mind, including reasoning, memory, comprehension, and problem-solving.