How Do the Brains of Birds and Mammals Compare to Other

question 62

Multiple Choice

How do the brains of birds and mammals compare to other groups of vertebrates?

• A) Birds and mammals have much smaller brains relative to body size than other groups of vertebrates.
• B) Birds and mammals have proportionately larger hindbrains than other groups of vertebrates.
• C) The brains of birds and mammals have proportionately larger midbrains than other groups of vertebrates.
• D) The ratio of brain size to body weight for birds and mammals is about ten times greater than other groups of vertebrates.

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Definitions:

Solomon Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on group conformity and social pressure influencing individuals' judgments and perceptions.

Conformity

A change in a person’s behavior to coincide more closely with a group standard.

Obedience

A form of social influence where an individual acts in response to a direct order from another individual, typically an authority figure.

Reactance

A psychological reaction to resist changes or propositions, motivated by a perceived threat to personal freedom or autonomy.