When an animal notices another group member beginning to flee, it will do likewise, and therefore the predator has more difficulty choosing an individual to pursue. This behavior is an example of ____.
A)a eusocial system
B)the confusion effect
C)altruistic behavior
D)a dominance hierarchy
E)reciprocal cooperation

Question

​When an animal notices another group member beginning to flee, it will do likewise, and therefore the predator has more difficulty choosing an individual to pursue. This behavior is an example of ____.
A)​a eusocial system
B)​the confusion effect
C)​altruistic behavior
D)​a dominance hierarchy
E)​reciprocal cooperation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The behavior described is the "confusion effect," where animals in a group begin to flee when one member does, causing confusion for the predator and making it more difficult for them to choose an individual to pursue.

​When an Animal Notices Another Group Member Beginning to Flee

When an Animal Notices Another Group Member Beginning to Flee