In One Study, Orangutans Imitated the Behavior of Both Humans

question 377

Multiple Choice

In one study, orangutans imitated the behavior of both humans and other orangutans, but they were more likely to imitate high-status or dominant models than low-status models. The orangutans were also more likely to imitate models with whom they had close relationships, such as biological parents, siblings, or their human caregivers. They virtually never imitated human strangers. This study illustrates that _____ factors seem to play a role in observational learning in primates, just as they do with humans.

• A) operant
• B) classical
• C) motivational
• D) sexual

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Definitions:

Inductive Reactance

The resistance offered by an inductor to alternating current, which varies with the frequency of the current and the inductance, also measured in ohms.

Power Factor

A dimensionless number between 0 and 1 that represents the ratio of the real power flowing to the load to the apparent power in the circuit.

True Power

The portion of power, measured in watts (W), that performs real work in a circuit, as opposed to apparent power which also includes reactive power.

Apparent Power

The total power in an AC circuit, combining both active (real) and reactive power, measured in volt-amperes (VA).