Experiments by Steve Tanner and Colleagues (2000)with Gray Tree Frogs

question 24

Multiple Choice

Experiments by Steve Tanner and colleagues (2000) with gray tree frogs demonstrated that female frogs preferentially mated with male frogs exhibiting ________.

• A) many short, repetitive calls over single long calls
• B) longer calls rather than shorter calls
• C) larger body size over small body size
• D) louder calls over softer calls
• E) trilling calls over constant calls

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Definitions:

Association

A connection or relationship between two ideas, thoughts, or events, often based on experiences or learning.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method involving the systematic observation of subjects in their natural environment without interference.

Careful Observation

The act of diligently watching or noting phenomena as they occur, often for the purpose of collecting data for research or gaining a deeper understanding of a topic.

Criterion-based Induction

A method of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn based on a set of criteria that are believed to support that conclusion.