Playback Experiments of Vervet Monkeys Show That

question 20

Multiple Choice

Playback experiments of vervet monkeys show that

• A) males can recognize their offsprings' vocalizations.
• B) mothers recognize the call of their own offspring and one another's offspring.
• C) offspring recognize the calls of their mothers.
• D) all group members respond to calls of juveniles.

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Definitions:

Escalation of Commitment

The phenomenon where people increase their investment in a decision despite new evidence suggesting it may be wrong, often due to cognitive biases or emotional attachment.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where the context or way in which information is presented affects decision-making or judgement.

Auction Fever

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Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that aims for an acceptable or satisfactory solution, rather than the optimal one.