Which of the Following Provides the Most Direct Evidence for the Existence

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the most direct evidence for the existence of cognitive maps in animals?

• A) A rat takes the longer yet only the effective route out of a maze when his direct path is blocked.
• B) A police dog locates a piece of luggage that contains illegal drugs.
• C) A sea lion is able to retrieve a test missile that has been fired into the ocean.
• D) A coyote develops an aversion to sheep after sheep meat has been paired with lithium chloride.

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Definitions:

Sperm

The male reproductive cell or gamete of an animal, which is capable of fertilizing the female ovum (egg) to produce offspring.

Posterior Surface

Refers to the back part or surface of an object, structure, or body part.

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, energy, and growth.

Parathyroid

Small glands located on the thyroid gland in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood.