The Textbook Describes a Study in Which Blue Jays Were

question 7

Multiple Choice

The textbook describes a study in which blue jays were quicker and more accurate at detecting a particular species of moth if they had recently detected other members of that species. This result demonstrates:

• A) habituation.
• B) sensitization.
• C) priming.
• D) perceptual learning.

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