Which of the Following Cognitive Tasks Is Most DIFFICULT for Adult

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cognitive tasks is most DIFFICULT for adult chimpanzees?

• A) Self-awareness as tested in the mark and mirror task
• B) Observational learning of tool use
• C) Cooperation as tested in the rope task
• D) Deception as displayed in the uncooperative trainer task

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In research, the variable that is being measured or tested to see how it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).

Independent Variable

The variable in an experimental study that is manipulated by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a scientific experiment to ensure that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is observed without interference.

Hypothetical Variable

A variable conceived by researchers to explain behaviors observed in their studies, but not directly observable or measurable itself.