Adult birds of one species hatched eggs of another species along with their own eggs, and raised all of the babies together. The foster chicks use a different warning cry than the other chicks. What can you infer about this warning cry.
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It results from instinct.
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It results from imprinting.
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It results from trial-and-error learning.
· It results from conditioning.
My answer is A
I agree.
Yeah A makes the most sense.
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To infer the nature of the foster chicks' warning cry, we can analyze the options provided.
A. It results from instinct: Instinct refers to innate behaviors that are genetically programmed within a species. If the foster chicks' warning cry is different from the other chicks, it is unlikely to be a result of instinct, as it deviates from their species-specific behavior. Therefore, we can eliminate this option.
B. It results from imprinting: Imprinting is a phenomenon where young animals form strong attachments and learn specific behaviors from a parent or surrogate. Given that the foster chicks were raised by adult birds of a different species, it is possible that the warning cry could be a result of imprinting. However, without further information, we cannot definitively conclude that imprinting is the cause.
C. It results from trial-and-error learning: Trial-and-error learning involves acquiring knowledge or skills through repeated attempts and learning from the consequences of those attempts. As this option does not seem directly applicable to the situation of foster chicks using a different warning cry, we can exclude it.
D. It results from conditioning: Conditioning involves associating a specific stimulus with a particular response, resulting in a learned behavior. Given that the foster chicks have developed a distinct warning cry, it is plausible that this could be a result of conditioning. The adult birds may have conditioned the foster chicks to produce a unique warning cry through their interactions and responses. Therefore, it is possible that this option is the most likely explanation.
In this case, option D, "It results from conditioning," appears to be the most reasonable inference for the different warning cry of the foster chicks.