35.5 Flashcards
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cognition
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The process carried out by an animal’s nervous system, which includes perceiving, storing, integrating, and using information obtained by its sensory receptors.
2
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problem solving
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The activity of applying past experiences to overcome obstacles in novel situations.
3
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foraging
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Behavior used in recognizing, searching for, capturing, and consuming food.
4
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search image
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The mechanism that enables an animal to find a particular kind of food efficiently.
5
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optimal foraging theory
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The basis for analyzing behavior as a compromise of feeding costs versus feeding benefits.
