You Observe Scrub Jays Hiding Food and Notice That One

question 5

Multiple Choice

You observe scrub jays hiding food and notice that one particular individual only pretends to hide food.Your experiments associate the presence of other siblings with the frequency of pretending to cache food.A colleague shows you animals of the same species that do not perform this pretend caching.How does this information affect your conclusions about this behavior?

• A)It suggests that this behavior might be learned.
• B)It prevents you from making conclusions.
• C)It suggests that your experimental design is flawed.
• D)It does not affect anything.

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Definitions:

Retrospective

Looking back on, or dealing with, past events or situations.

Experimental

Pertains to a methodological approach that involves manipulating one variable to determine if changes in one variable cause changes in another variable.

Undercontrolled

Refers to a lack of restraint or discipline, often resulting in impulsive or unchecked behavior.

Impulsive

Acting on spontaneous desires and immediate gratification without consideration of the consequences.