Allison Kaufman - Animal Cognition

Allison Kaufman - Animal Cognition

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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Dr. Allison Kaufman, a research scientist at the University of Connecticut, introduces her African grey parrot, Anna Lisa, who assists in her research on animal cognition. Anna Lisa is known for her speech abilities, including forming novel sentences and using words in context. The video highlights research on African grey parrots, particularly their language skills, referencing the famous parrot Alex. It concludes by emphasizing the cognitive capabilities of parrots, challenging the stereotype of 'birdbrain' and showcasing their potential for teaching us about nonhuman species.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Dr. Allison Kaufman's field of research?

Marine Biology

Botany

Animal Cognition

Astrophysics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique ability does Aliza, the African grey parrot, possess?

Forming novel sentences

Mimicking human emotions

Flying long distances

Solving mathematical problems

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Aliza respond when the phone rings?

She ignores it

She sings a song

She says 'goodbye'

She answers with 'hello'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Alex, the famous African grey parrot, able to identify?

Various human languages

Numbers, colors, and shapes

Complex mathematical equations

Different types of music

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'birdbrain' imply according to the video?

Birds are good at building nests

Birds have limited cognitive abilities

Birds are excellent at flying

Birds are highly intelligent