A group of animal behaviourists has discovered several new species of insects in the Amazon rainforest. They collect the new species for later study back at the camp. Due to advances in computer technology, they are able to transfer their findings immediately to other researchers who are studying insects. Their willingness to share these findings with other scientists shows their commitment to
A)critical thinking.
B)testability.
C)peer review.
D)pseudoscience.

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The behaviourists' willingness to share their findings with other scientists demonstrates their commitment to peer review, which involves subjecting one's research to the scrutiny of others in the same field to ensure quality and accuracy. This is an essential part of the scientific method and helps to ensure that research findings are reliable and trustworthy. Neither critical thinking nor testability is directly tied to sharing research findings with other scientists, while pseudoscience is characterized by claims or practices that are presented as if they are scientific but are not supported by evidence or the scientific method.

A Group of Animal Behaviourists Has Discovered Several New Species