Which would be the best way to obtain evidence of a bird's cognitive abilities?
A)Observe the bird solving problems in the wild.
B)In captivity,have the bird solve problems like those it would face in the wild.
C)In captivity,have the bird attempt to solve novel problems.
D)All of the above would obtain equal evidence toward thinking ability.

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Observing the bird solving problems in the wild may not be practical or feasible, and may not provide a controlled environment to test cognitive abilities. Providing the bird with problems similar to those in the wild may not fully test its cognitive abilities as it has adapted to those types of problems. However, presenting the bird with novel problems that it has not encountered before would be the best way to test its thinking ability as it would require it to use its cognitive skills to solve the problem.

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