Some Research Has Found That Bats Shared Food with Both

question 14

Multiple Choice

Some research has found that bats shared food with both kin and nonkin under safe conditions. When the conditions seemed dangerous, the bats shared a much greater proportion of food with close relatives. This finding is consistent with

• A) kin selection.
• B) the bystander effect.
• C) pluralistic ignorance.
• D) the negative-state relief model.

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Definitions:

Experimenter Bias

A form of cognitive bias that can affect the outcome of research, originating from the researcher's expectations, attitudes, or behaviors influencing the subjects or results.

Research Design

The overall strategy and structure of an investigation aiming to answer research questions by outlining procedures for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.

Naturalistic Observation

Naturalistic observation is a research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.

Discriminatory Behaviour

Actions based on prejudice or bias that unfavorably treat or affect individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, age, gender, or religion.