Question 1

In classical conditioning, an animal must do something to gain a reward or avoid punishment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which term describes an animal whose behavior is tied to phases of the moon?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diurnal
B)   Lunar
C)   Parasitic
D)   Reptilian
E)   NocturnalF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following animal behaviors generates a great deal of controversy in scientific research because it may approximate human thought processes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Habituation
B)   Classical conditioning
C)   Operant conditioning
D)   Cognition
E)   ImprintingF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Dominance, sexual behavior, and territoriality can all be related in song birds. This is because:

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A)   the establishment of a territory by singing tends to reduce conflict.
B)   the establishment of a territory encourages use of the entire habitat and regulates the size of the breeding area.
C)   competing species are eliminated.
D)   only individuals that successfully defend their territory can mate.
E)   females sing but males do not.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Many organisms have different reproductive strategies. Which of the following most accurately reflects altruistic behavior?

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A)   Courtship rituals
B)   Dominance hierarchy
C)   Optimal foraging strategies
D)   Adult care of related offspring
E)   TerritorialityF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

By definition, pheromones are chemical signals secreted into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some members of an animal society may have greater success at reproduction as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)   dominance hierarchy.
B)   sexual selection.
C)   reproductive isolating mechanisms.
D)   reproductive isolating mechanisms along with sexual selection.
E)   dominance hierarchy along with sexual selection and reproductive isolating mechanisms.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Briefly describe the ways animals communicate. List some benefits of the different methods.

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Animals use electrical, tactile, visual,...

Question 9

Develop a scenario different from that in the book that demonstrates a survival benefit of each of the following types of learning: classical conditioning, operant conditioning habituation, imprinting, and insight.

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Concepts to Consider: Classical conditio...

Question 10

Reproductive success is measured by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   body mass of an organism.
B)   number of viable offspring.
C)   longevity of an organism.
D)   population size.
E)   amount of food it eats.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is used by loggerhead turtles as a guide for navigation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gravity
B)   Odors
C)   Magnetic fields
D)   Temperature
E)   StarsF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of intersexual selection?

Accepted Answer

A)   An elaborate ornamental display to establish dominance
B)   Physical combat
C)   Producing a large number of eggs
D)   Discouraging a competitor by having large antlers
E)   A courtship ritualF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

If the benefits of a behavior are greater than the costs, the behavior is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Proximate
B)   Ultimate
C)   Positive
D)   Direct
E)   AdaptiveF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

In mammals, the master clock is located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   pineal gland.
B)   suprachiasmatic nucleus.
C)   crepuscular gland.
D)   biological clock.
E)   pituitary gland.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Which factor is most critical for organisms to facilitate social behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   There must be a large population.
B)   All present must be of the same species.
C)   All present must have the same genetic imprinting.
D)   There must be a mechanism for communication.
E)   No outsiders can be allowed to enter the group.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: Stable relationship for the purpose of mating and rearing young

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The Answer of Intrasexual selection and Intersexual selection and Polyandry is...

Question 17

Proximate causes of behavior have evolutionary explanations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The difference between a society and an aggregation is that aggregations are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)   communication between all animals present.
B)   individuals present only for breeding.
C)   a lack of intentional interaction between those animals present.
D)   confinement; while in a society the individuals are free to enter and exit.
E)   genetically determined behavioral responses required to bring these individuals together.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The ability of an infant organism to be able to keep track of the location of its mother is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   classical conditioning.
B)   habituation.
C)   imprinting.
D)   insight.
E)   operant conditioning.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Parental care of offspring:

Accepted Answer

A)   for many animals has a lower cost than benefit.
B)   results in a decreased probability that each offspring will survive.
C)   is more common in species in which the female produces two or more times during a breeding season.
D)   is more common among male animals than among females.
E)   is more common among male fishes than among females.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

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Reproductive success is measured by the:

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Which of the following is used by loggerhead turtles as a guide for navigation?

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Which factor is most critical for organisms to facilitate social behavior?

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Develop a scenario different from that in the book that demonstrates a survival benefit of each of the following types of learning: classical conditioning, operant conditioning habituation, imprinting, and insight.

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Proximate causes of behavior have evolutionary explanations.

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If the benefits of a behavior are greater than the costs, the behavior is known as which of the following?

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Which term describes an animal whose behavior is tied to phases of the moon?

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Which of the following is an example of intersexual selection?

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By definition, pheromones are chemical signals secreted into the bloodstream.

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In mammals, the master clock is located in the:

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Many organisms have different reproductive strategies. Which of the following most accurately reflects altruistic behavior?

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The difference between a society and an aggregation is that aggregations are characterized by:

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Match the sexual selection/mating terms with their definitions.

Dominance, sexual behavior, and territoriality can all be related in song birds. This is because:

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The ability of an infant organism to be able to keep track of the location of its mother is an example of:

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In classical conditioning, an animal must do something to gain a reward or avoid punishment.

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Which of the following animal behaviors generates a great deal of controversy in scientific research because it may approximate human thought processes?

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Some members of an animal society may have greater success at reproduction as a result of:

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Briefly describe the ways animals communicate. List some benefits of the different methods.

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Which of the following is used by loggerhead turtles as a guide for navigation?

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Parental care of offspring:

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Proximate causes of behavior have evolutionary explanations.

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Which term describes an animal whose behavior is tied to phases of the moon?

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Which of the following is an example of intersexual selection?

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By definition, pheromones are chemical signals secreted into the bloodstream.

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In mammals, the master clock is located in the:

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Many organisms have different reproductive strategies. Which of the following most accurately reflects altruistic behavior?

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The difference between a society and an aggregation is that aggregations are characterized by:

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Match the sexual selection/mating terms with their definitions.

Dominance, sexual behavior, and territoriality can all be related in song birds. This is because:

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The ability of an infant organism to be able to keep track of the location of its mother is an example of:

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Which of the following animal behaviors generates a great deal of controversy in scientific research because it may approximate human thought processes?

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Some members of an animal society may have greater success at reproduction as a result of:

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