Animal Intelligence: Problem-Solving and Learning

Question 1

How can an animal's memory help it survive?

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Remembering predators to avoid them

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Recalling where food is

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Learning from mistakes

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Talking to other animals

Question 2

Positive reinforcement involves giving a desirable consequence after a behavior, making the behavior more _____.

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Frequent

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Less likely

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Neutral

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Painful

Question 3

Which part of the brain is responsible for forming new memories?

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Hippocampus

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Cerebellum

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Thalamus

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Amygdala

Question 4

Innate behavior is different from learned behavior because it is _____.

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Instinctive

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Acquired through experience

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Harmful

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Useful

Question 5

Classical conditioning is when an animal learns to associate two _____.

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Stimuli

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Behaviors

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Consequences

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Objects

Question 6

Insight learning is the ability to solve problems by _____.

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Thinking through steps mentally

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Trial and error

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Imitating others

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Associating stimuli

Question 7

Which animal is known to use tools, demonstrating problem-solving skills?

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Chimpanzee

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Dolphin

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Elephant

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Parrot

Question 8

When studying animal cognition and behavior, what's a key ethical consideration researchers should keep in mind?

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Treat animals respectfully and minimize their discomfort

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Ensure data accuracy

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Avoid researcher bias

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Secure research funding

Question 9

How do animals learn through social learning?

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By watching and copying what others do

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By making mistakes and learning from them

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By connecting certain actions with rewards or punishments

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By getting knowledge and behaviors from their parents

Question 10

Which of the following is **NOT** a type of learning in animals?

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Instinctive behavior

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Associative learning

Question 11

What is the scientific term for a learned response that occurs in response to a specific stimulus?

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Conditioned response

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Reflex

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Instinct

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Habit

Question 12

In operant conditioning, what is the purpose of reinforcement?

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To strengthen and increase the occurrence of a desired behavior

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To weaken and decrease the occurrence of an unwanted behavior

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To create a new behavior

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To punish a behavior

Question 13

What is the scientific term for the ability of an animal to store information in its brain for extended periods?

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Long-term memory

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Short-term memory

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Working memory

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Spatial memory

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of insight learning?

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A bird using a tool to get food

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A dog learning to sit when you say 'sit'

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A rat navigating a maze

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A fish swimming in circles

Question 15

What is the term for the tendency of animals to prefer familiar objects or situations?

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Habituation

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Imprinting

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

Question 16

What is the term for the process where animals learn to associate two different stimuli?

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Insight learning

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Habituation

Question 17

What type of learning involves forming a connection between two stimuli, where one stimulus naturally triggers a response in the animal and the other is initially neutral?

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Observational learning

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Insight learning

Question 18

In the problem-solving process for animals, which step does NOT occur?

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Anticipating the outcome of the solution

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Recognizing the problem

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Exploring potential solutions

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Testing the solutions and selecting the best one

Question 19

In which type of learning does an animal learn to perform a specific behavior to receive a desired outcome?

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Operant conditioning

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Classical conditioning

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Observational learning

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Insight learning

Question 20

In the experiment conducted by Köhler, which demonstrated insight learning in chimpanzees, what did the chimpanzees have to do to obtain bananas hanging from the ceiling?

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Stack boxes to reach the bananas

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Use a stick to knock the bananas down

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Climb up a rope to reach the bananas

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Wait for someone to bring them the bananas

Question 21

What is the ability of animals to store and recall past experiences and information called?

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Memory

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Perception

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Learning

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Intelligence

Question 22

Which part of the brain is mainly responsible for learning and memory in animals?

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Hippocampus

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Cerebellum

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Amygdala

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Brainstem

Question 23

When an animal stops responding to a stimulus that no longer produces a reward, what is this process called?

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Extinction

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Habituation

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Sensitization

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Punishment

Question 24

An example of observational learning in animals is when:

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A dog learns to sit by watching its owner

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A bird learns to navigate a maze by trial and error

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A fish learns to avoid a certain type of food after tasting it

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A cat learns to jump on a table to reach food

Question 25

Which type of learning involves connecting two events or stimuli?

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Associative learning

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Operant conditioning

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Observational learning

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Latent learning

Question 26

Which animal is famous for its advanced problem-solving skills?

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Chimpanzee

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Dog

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Dolphin

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Horse

Question 27

What ability allows animals to store and recall information from their surroundings?

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Memory

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Cognition

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Instinct

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Learning

Question 28

What is the name for when animals adjust their behavior based on rewards and punishments?

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Operant conditioning

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Classical conditioning

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Imprinting

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Social learning

Question 29

Which animal is known for its ability to copy human speech?

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Parrot

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Chimpanzee

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Dog

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Cat

Question 30

What term describes built-in behavior patterns in animals?

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Instincts

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Cognition

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Learning

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Memories

Question 31

What is the key difference between associative learning and latent learning?

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Associative learning requires reinforcement, while latent learning does not.

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Associative learning is in operant conditioning, while latent learning is in classical conditioning.

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Associative learning is gradual, while latent learning is sudden.

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Associative learning connects stimuli, while latent learning connects concepts.

Question 32

Which type of learning involves an animal associating two events that consistently occur together?

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Cognitive learning

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Social learning

Question 33

When an animal changes its behavior based on the results of its actions, what is this process called?

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Operant conditioning

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Positive reinforcement

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Negative reinforcement

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Punishment

Question 34

Which part of the brain is mainly responsible for forming memories?

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Cerebellum

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Thalamus

Question 35

What is the term for an animal's ability to use tools or strategies to achieve goals?

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Insight learning

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Cognitive mapping

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Social learning

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Imprinting

Question 36

Which of the following is not a type of social learning?

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Operant conditioning

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Observational learning

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Imprinting

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Social facilitation

Question 37

When an animal copies the actions of another animal, what is this behavior called?

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Observational learning

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Mimicry

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Imprinting

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Social facilitation

Question 38

What is a cognitive map?

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A mental representation of an animal's environment

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A physical map created by an animal

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A set of learned behaviors

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A type of animal memory

Question 39

Which type of animal behavior is based on instinctive responses?

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Innate behavior

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Learned behavior

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Problem-solving behavior

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Social behavior

Question 40

What is the term for the process where baby animals learn to follow and bond with their parents?

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Imprinting

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Social learning

Question 41

Animals have the ability to store information for a long duration. What is this capacity known as?

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Long-term memory

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Short-term memory

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Sensory memory

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Working memory

Question 42

Identify an instance of a conditioned response in animals:

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A dog salivating when it hears a specific sound

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A horse galloping

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A cat cleaning itself

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A bird chirping

Question 43

How do animals gradually adjust their behavior to changing environments?

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Adaptation

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Instinct

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Socialization

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Mimicry

Question 44

Choose an example of observational learning in animals:

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A young bird observing its parents build a nest

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A dog learning to sit on command

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A fish learning to swim in a tank

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A cat learning to jump on a counter

Question 45

When an animal learns to connect two unrelated stimuli, what type of conditioning has occurred?

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Classical conditioning

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Reward conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Associative learning

Question 46

In animal training, what is a positive reinforcer?

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A desirable treat

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A time-out

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A physical punishment

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A harsh reprimand

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a type of learning?

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Instinct

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Insight learning

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Associative learning

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Observational learning

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of problem-solving in animals?

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A dog figuring out how to open a door

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A fish swimming in a tank

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A bird singing a song

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A cat grooming itself

Question 49

Which part of the brain is associated with learning and memory formation?

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Hippocampus

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Thalamus

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Pituitary gland

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Cerebellum

Question 50

Which type of learning involves forming connections between two stimuli, such as a sound and a treat?

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Classical conditioning

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Insight learning

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Operant conditioning

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Observational learning

Question 51

Which type of learning involves changing behavior through rewards or punishments?

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Operant conditioning

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Classical conditioning

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Observational learning

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Insight learning

Question 52

Which type of learning involves learning by watching and imitating others?

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Observational learning

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

Question 53

Which type of learning involves suddenly understanding a problem or solution without obvious steps?

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Insight learning

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Classical conditioning

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Observational learning

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Operant conditioning

Question 54

Which of the following is an example of associative learning?

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A dog salivating at the sound of a bell

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A fish swimming in a tank

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A bird singing a song

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A cat grooming itself