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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Complete the Passage
Numerous investigations have indicated that the phenomenon of song overlapping, where one bird starts singing while another of its kind is already singing, may indicate aggression. These investigations rely exclusively on receiver-response experiments, which aim to draw conclusions about the intent of a signal based on the reactions of others. However, any reaction—even a lack of reaction—can be interpreted as a response to perceived aggression. Therefore, __________________. Which one of the following most logically completes the argument?
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Birds did not respond in a consistent way to signals of aggression
B
Receiver-response experiments cannot provide insights into avian behavior
C
Song overlapping is probably not an indication of aggression
D
Song overlapping serves no communicative purpose
E
The findings of these investigations are unconvincing
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TeddyFeb 3, 2025
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