You Discover a Rare New Bird Species, but You Are

question 28

Multiple Choice

You discover a rare new bird species, but you are unable to observe its mating behaviour. You see that the male is large and ornamental compared with the female. On this basis, you can probably conclude that the species is

• A)polygamous.
• B)monogamous.
• C)polyandrous.
• D)promiscuous.
• E)agonistic.

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Definitions:

Intergroup Differentiation

Behaviour that emphasises differences between our own group and other groups.

Own Group

Refers to the social group to which an individual perceives they belong, often in contrast to an "out-group".

Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are based on their group memberships, such as nationality, religion, or social class.

Outgroup

A term denoting any group you do not belong to or identify with, often perceived less favorably than one’s own group (ingroup).