Tinbergen Experimented with Nesting Birds and Found That Their Laborious

question 44

Multiple Choice

Tinbergen experimented with nesting birds and found that their laborious efforts in removing broken eggshells from their nests functioned to __________.

• A)make the nest less attractive to predators that might prey on their young chicks
• B)keep the nest free of germs and disease that might fester on the broken shells
• C)protect the young chicks from injury on the sharp edges of the broken shells
• D)make the nest more comfortable for the parents to perch on for prolonged periods of time

Recognize the stages of psychosexual development according to Freud.

Identify the mechanisms of defense and their effects on behavior.

Comprehend Freud's views on the id, ego, and superego and their interrelations.

Understand Freud's perspective on the role of unconscious processes in determining behavior.

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Definitions:

Depth Perception

The visual ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and to judge the distance of objects.

Babinski Reflex

A reflex action in infants, which is elicited by stroking the foot and results in the toes fanning out, indicative of neurological function.

Cephalocaudal Development

A development pattern in which growth starts at the head and moves down towards the body.

Proximodistal

Describes the pattern of development in children where growth starts at the center of the body and moves towards the extremities.