Which of the following is NOT an example of "imitation", based on its strict definition in animal behavior studies? A female guppy chooses to mate with one male after observing another female doing the same. A human toddler learns how to clap her hands by observing adults doing the same. Blue tits in Europe learned how to open milk glass bottles in the 1940's after observing the first individual to perform such behavior. O A pigeon learns how to open a box with its foot to obtain food after observing another pigeon.

Which of the following is NOT an example of "imitation", based on its strict definition in animal behavior studies? A female guppy chooses to mate with one male after observing another female doing the same. A human toddler learns how to clap her hands by observing adults doing the same. Blue tits in Europe learned how to open milk glass bottles in the 1940's after observing the first individual to perform such behavior. O A pigeon learns how to open a box with its foot to obtain food after observing another pigeon.

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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter43: Animal Behavior

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