Question

in his meta - analysis of recent studies of animal information cascades, joseph s. mccormick presents several examples of adaptive cascades (i.e., information transfers that benefit a collective), including one that involves humpback whales. however, not all cascades are beneficial. his meta - analysis cites one study that described how black - throated blue warblers followed flock - mates choice of habitat even when that habitat lacked adequate vegetative cover. which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? a) instead, b) in response, c) indeed, d) in addition,

Explanation:

The text first presents examples of adaptive cascades and then points out that not all cascades are beneficial. The blank requires a word that shows a contrast or shift in thought. "However" - related words are often used for such contrasts. "Instead" is used to present an alternative; "In response" implies a reaction; "Indeed" emphasizes a statement. "In addition" adds more information. So "Instead" is the most appropriate for the logical transition.

Answer:

B. Instead