"How Smart are Animals?" Flashcard

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What does C. G. Beer’s experiment on the long calls of laughing gulls demonstrate?

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There are differences in the calls of birds that are hard for a human to notice.

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What was the common attitude toward animal intelligence before the 1960s?

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Animals were thought to act on instinct, without any ability to think.

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What does it mean to interpret a story?

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Determining its meaning.

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Which quotation from 'How Smart Are Animals?' supports the idea that animals vary in intelligence?

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Animals are just too varied in their physical makeup and in their lifestyles.

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What does the author of 'How Smart Are Animals?' suggest about the definition of intelligence?

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What counts as intelligence depends on what is important to an animal.

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What is the significance of vocal communication in animal intelligence?

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Vocal communication can indicate complex social structures and cognitive abilities in animals.

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How do scientists measure animal intelligence?

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Through various methods including problem-solving tasks, social learning, and communication studies.

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What role does environment play in animal intelligence?

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The environment influences the development of intelligence by providing challenges and opportunities for learning.

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What is the difference between instinct and learned behavior in animals?

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Instinct is innate and does not require learning, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

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How can animal intelligence be observed in social interactions?

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Through cooperation, communication, and problem-solving in group settings.