Artificial Nest Have Often Been Used When Biologists Study Predation

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Essay

Artificial nest have often been used when biologists study predation on birds. It is usually assumed that predators will respond to artificial nests in the same way they do to real birds' nests. A recent experiment was performed to check this assumption for predators of the American robin (Turdus migratorius) by comparing the egg loss in three experimental treatments: (1) natural robin's nests, (2) artificial wicker-basket nests placed 30 meters in a random direction from natural robin's nests, and (3) artificial wicker-basket nests placed in a 180 m by 240 m grid around robin's nests. The data below are cumulative counts of eggs predated (stolen or broken and eaten) at 5, 10, and 15 day points of the experiment. ​ (a) Construct a bar chart to display the cumulative counts for the natural robin nests at their 5-, 10-, and 15-day checks. (b) Fill in the relative frequency distribution (table) representing the cumulative counts for the artificial nests in the grid. (Do not convert the table to a graph.) ​

Distinguish between different types of creativity, such as Csikszentmihalyi's "Big C" and "small c" creativity.

Explain the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in the creative process.

Recognize the impact of perception and worldview on creativity.

Appreciate the significance of serendipity and insight in the creative process.

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Definitions:

Ligaments

Fibrous connective tissues that link two bones together at a joint, contributing to joint stability.

Sutures

Threads or stitches used by surgeons to close wounds or surgical incisions.

Tendons

Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, allowing the body to move when muscles contract.

Cartilaginous Joints

Joints where the bones are attached by cartilage, allowing for limited movement.