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