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Pepperberg Boss: Round 2
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1) What was a conclusion of the Pepperberg study?
A
Parrots can understand one another.
B
Parrots have the ability for abstract communication.
C
Parrots are aware of their own existence.
D
Parrots have the ability to speak multiple languages.
2) What major concept was investigated in the Pepperberg study?
A
Parrots' preening habits
B
Parrots' pecking habits
C
The abstract skill of identifying colors
D
The abstract skill of conceptual categorization
3) How long did the testing procedure last?
A
9 months
B
4 months
C
26 months
D
10 years
4) Which of the following is a weakness of the Pepperberg study?
A
Low mundane realism
B
Standardization
C
Validity
D
Reliability
5) Which of the following is a strength of the Pepperberg study?
A
High generalizability
B
High mundane realism
C
High reliability
D
High ecological validity
6) Alex could vocally identify, request, refuse, or comment on ___ objects.
A
5+
B
80+
C
97+
D
50+
7) What rewards did Alex receive during testing and training?
A
Extrinsic reward
B
Intrinsic reward
C
No reward
D
Both intrinsic and extrinsic reward
8) To prevent boredom, Alex was also asked questions about ___.
A
Color, shape, size
B
Color, shape, lunch
C
Color, shape, 'How many?'
D
His feelings
9) To avoid a possible fear response, what was done before novel items were introduced to Alex?
A
They were placed in Alex's cage for several days before being used for testing.
B
They were brought to the lab on the day of testing.
C
They were shelved in Alex's view for several days before being used during testing.
D
They were offered to Alex several days before testing.
10) How long did it take Alex to learn 'color' and 'shape'?
A
10 years
B
26 months
C
4 months
D
9 months
11) How long did it take Alex to learn 'mah-mah'?
A
10 years
B
26 months
C
4 months
D
9 months
12) The results were better for _____.
A
Familiar items
B
Novel items
C
Pentagonal shapes
D
Toys
13) To prevent cueing effect, Pepperberg ___.
A
Had the materials prepared by students, who also randomized the order of questions
B
Had other experimenters conduct the test trials
C
All of the answer choices
D
Couldn't see Alex or the items during testing
14) What type of learning was involved in the Pepperberg study?
A
social learning
B
All of the answer choices
C
operant conditioning
D
observational learning
15) What’s an advantage of the Pepperberg study being a case study?
A
In-depth details could be gathered about Alex's abilities.
B
The research was less costly to conduct.
C
It would be easier to manage just 1 parrot instead of 10 or 12.
D
The findings can be easily generalized.
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