Parental Protective Behaviour in Turkeys Is Triggered by the Cheeping

question 31

Multiple Choice

Parental protective behaviour in turkeys is triggered by the cheeping sound of young chicks. What term best applies to this behaviour?

• A)sign stimulus
• B)cognition
• C)imprinting
• D)classical conditioning
• E)operant conditioning

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information and coordinates the activities of all parts of the body.

Endorphin Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of endorphins, neurotransmitters in the brain that reduce pain and elicit feelings of pleasure.

Morphine

Morphine is a potent opiate analgesic medication derived from the poppy plant used to relieve severe pain.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord that acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.