________ is the study of cognitive processes in nonhuman animals, especially in natural environments.
A) Psychometrics
B) Cognitive ethology
C) Factor analysis
D) Metacognition

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Cognitive ethology is the study of cognitive processes in animals in their natural environments. Psychometrics is a field that focuses on measuring psychological traits and abilities through standardized tests. Factor analysis is a statistical technique used to identify underlying factors or dimensions in a set of data. Metacognition refers to the awareness and understanding of one's own cognitive processes. None of these options fit the description of studying animal cognition in natural environments except for cognitive ethology.

________ Is the Study of Cognitive Processes in Nonhuman Animals