Introduction:
Humans have cognitive behaviour when they solve problem, make decisions or plan for the future. Animals like Chimpanzees support this idea.
Answer to Problem 8A
Correct answer:
The correct answer is Option (b) Cognitive Behavior
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer:
Option (b) Cognitive behaviour.
Cognitive mechanisms such as comprehension, learning, memory and decision-making play are important for choosing mate, foraging and many other behaviors. Cognition, generally defined, involves all the ways in which animals obtain information through their senses, process, maintain and chose to act on it.
For example, Chimpanzees have been seen breaking nuts using rocks. This behaviour shows their thinking capability and problem-solving skill.
Explanation for incorrect answer:
Option (a) fixed action pattern- A Fixed action pattern is a repetitive sequence of actions caused by a cue, also known as Key Stimulus. This series is unchangeable and will be completed once begun, regardless of the changes in the original stimulus.
Option (c) Imprinting- Imprinting is a basic and extremely specialized form of learning that happens at a specific age or stage of life during the growth of certain animals, like ducks and geese.
Option (d) Conditioning- A new stimulus is correlated with a pre-existing response by a repeated combination of new and previously identified stimuli.
An animal that solves a problem is engaging in Cognitive behaviour. Hence, the correct answer is Option (b) Cognitive Behaviour.
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