How Smart Are Animals? Mastery Questions

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What does it mean if the results of tests show inconsistency?

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The results are not the same every time.

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Why might wild animals not display their true intelligence in a lab setting?

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They may be afraid or feel strange in a lab setting.

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What makes measuring animal intelligence difficult?

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Animals are different from one another.

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What aspect of animal intelligence is NOT measurable or observable?

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How they plan for events.

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What characterizes something that has complexity?

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It has many different parts and layers.

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What is the importance of context when studying animal intelligence?

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Context can influence an animal's behavior and performance in tests.

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How can environmental factors affect the intelligence assessment of animals?

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Environmental factors can cause stress or alter behavior, impacting test results.

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What is one method researchers use to study animal intelligence in the wild?

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Observational studies in natural habitats.

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Why is it important to consider species differences when studying intelligence?

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Different species may have evolved different cognitive abilities.

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What is a common misconception about animal intelligence?

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That it can be directly compared to human intelligence.