[Campbell Biology P.1195] Based on the text, which statement accurately reflects the limitati... | Practice Question

Based on the text, which statement accurately reflects the limitations of forming associations in animals?

  • A: Pigeons can learn to associate danger with both sound and color.
  • B: Rats can learn to avoid illness-inducing foods based on sights or sounds.
  • C: Animals can only form associations that are directly beneficial for their survival.
  • D: The inherent organization of an animal's nervous system can restrict the types of associations it can form.

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'The development and organization of the pigeon's nervous system apparently restrict the associations that can be formed. Moreover, such restrictions are not limited to birds.' This highlights that internal neurological structures play a role in limiting what associations an animal can make.