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What phenomenon is described when one startled bird causes others to fly off without assessing the threat?
What phenomenon is described when one startled bird causes others to fly off without assessing the threat?
How did the grosbeaks in a circle differ from those in a line during antipredatory scanning?
How did the grosbeaks in a circle differ from those in a line during antipredatory scanning?
What might be a reason for the increased nervousness observed in grosbeaks feeding in a line?
What might be a reason for the increased nervousness observed in grosbeaks feeding in a line?
Why is emotional contagion less likely in birds feeding in a linear array?
Why is emotional contagion less likely in birds feeding in a linear array?
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What was the primary focus of the long-term research project conducted by Marc and his students?
What was the primary focus of the long-term research project conducted by Marc and his students?
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What spatial arrangement allowed grosbeaks to exhibit better coordination in scanning for predators?
What spatial arrangement allowed grosbeaks to exhibit better coordination in scanning for predators?
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Which behavior characterized grosbeaks feeding in a line compared to those in a circle?
Which behavior characterized grosbeaks feeding in a line compared to those in a circle?
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What is likely the primary factor behind emotional contagion among birds?
What is likely the primary factor behind emotional contagion among birds?
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How does the visibility of flockmates influence the behavior of grosbeaks during predation threats?
How does the visibility of flockmates influence the behavior of grosbeaks during predation threats?
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Which statement best reflects the impact of a bird's immediate group structure on its behavior in response to threats?
Which statement best reflects the impact of a bird's immediate group structure on its behavior in response to threats?
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Study Notes
Bird Behavior and Emotional Contagion
- Birds exhibit emotional contagion, reacting to perceived threat by others without individual assessment.
- Birds in a group show behavioral coordination during antipredatory scanning.
- Grosbeaks in a circular formation displayed more coordinated scanning compared to those in a linear formation.
- Birds in a line exhibited more nervousness and body/head position changes than those in a circle.
- Coordination is difficult for birds in a line due to limited visibility of flockmates, hindering emotional contagion.
- Greater visibility in a circle enables observation of other flockmates, leading to greater coordination in response to perceived threat.
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Explore how birds exhibit emotional contagion when responding to threats in their environment. This quiz delves into the coordination of bird behavior during antipredatory scanning and compares the effects of different formations, such as circular and linear. Test your knowledge on the intricate dynamics of bird group behavior!
