Question 1

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning.
-A man becomes hungry when he hears the beep of the microwave oven.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of classical conditioning because the man has learned to associate the sound of the microwave beep (a neutral stimulus) with food (an unconditioned stimulus), leading to hunger (a conditioned response).

Question 2

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning.
-Captive dolphins jump from the water on command and are rewarded with fish.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of operant conditioning because the dolphins learn to perform a specific behavior (jumping on command) to receive a reward (fish).

Question 3

The following passages contain novel information describing real animal and human behaviours. Use the choices to classify the type of learning exemplified by each passage. A learning type may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Wild ravens note the passage of a garbage collection truck and fly off to raid trash cans before the truck arrives to empty them.

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning involves learning to associate a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus, leading to a conditioned response. In this case, the ravens associate the sound of the garbage truck (neutral stimulus) with the availability of food (meaningful stimulus), resulting in the conditioned response of flying to the trash cans.

Question 4

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning.
-A truck has a loud alarm that goes off if the key is in the ignition when the door is opened. Its owner avoids the alarm by removing the key.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of operant conditioning because the owner learns to modify their behavior (removing the key) to avoid an unpleasant stimulus (the loud alarm), which is a consequence of their action.

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-piloting

Accepted Answer

Piloting involves navigating by recognizing familiar landmarks, which helps animals guide their journeys.

Question 6

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning.
-A trained dog sits on command and gets a treat.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of operant conditioning because the dog learns to associate a specific behavior (sitting on command) with a consequence (receiving a treat).

Question 7

Match each physiological response to the hormone that causes the response. A hormone may be selected more than once.
-induces the testes to produce testosterone

Accepted Answer

GnRH (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone) stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH (luteinizing hormone), which in turn induces the testes to produce testosterone.

Question 8

The following passages contain novel information describing real animal and human behaviours. Use the choices to classify the type of learning exemplified by each passage. A learning type may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Without training, an octopus lifts the lid off its aquarium tank, climbs out, and enters a nearby tank. It eats a fish there and climbs out, replacing the tank lid. It then returns to its own tank, closing its own aquarium lid after itself.

Accepted Answer

The octopus demonstrates insight learning by solving a problem (how to get to the fish in another tank) without prior training or experience with the task.

Question 9

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning.
-A student receives a merit scholarship for good grades and is motivated to work even harder.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of operant conditioning because the student's behavior (working harder) is influenced by the consequences of their actions (receiving a merit scholarship for good grades). Operant conditioning involves learning through rewards and punishments.

Question 10

The following passages contain novel information describing real animal and human behaviours. Use the choices to classify the type of learning exemplified by each passage. A learning type may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Jane Goodall accustomed wild chimps to her presence so that her company ceased to alter their behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Jane Goodall's process of accustoming wild chimps to her presence so that they no longer altered their behavior in response to her is an example of habituation. Habituation is a simple form of learning in which an animal stops responding to a stimulus after repeated exposure, without any reinforcement or punishment involved.

Question 11

Match each physiological response to the hormone that causes the response. A hormone may be selected more than once.
-changes production based on outcomes of conflicts

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each physiological response to the hormone...

Question 12

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning.
-A person who was shocked by an electric fence becomes reluctant to touch the wire even when informed that the power to the fence is off.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of operant conditioning because the person's behavior (reluctance to touch the wire) is influenced by the consequence of a previous action (being shocked).

Question 13

Use the illustration below to answer the following questions. 
-Which label on the graph represents the sensory nerve terminals on the Eimer's organ of the star-nosed mole?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the illustration below to answer the...

Question 14

The following passages contain novel information describing real animal and human behaviours. Use the choices to classify the type of learning exemplified by each passage. A learning type may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-A group of ducklings were experimentally isolated in a room containing only a large cardboard box that researchers rigged to be movable by remote control. The ducklings soon became attached to the box, following it around the enclosure.

Accepted Answer

The ducklings' behavior is an example of imprinting, where young animals form attachments during a critical period early in life.

Question 15

Match each physiological response to the hormone that causes the response. A hormone may be selected more than once.
-stimulates genes in brain cells to produce certain proteins that affect nervous system function

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each physiological response to the hormone...

Question 16

Use the illustration below to answer the following questions. 
-Which label on the graph represents the epidermis on the Eimer's organ of the star-nosed mole?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the illustration below to answer the...

Question 17

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning.
-Dairy calves recognize the vehicle of their caregiver and vocalize excitedly.

Accepted Answer

This example is classical conditioning because the dairy calves have learned to associate the sight or sound of their caregiver's vehicle with something positive (likely being fed), leading to an excited response. This is a Pavlovian response where a neutral stimulus (vehicle) becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus (food) to elicit a conditioned response (excitement/vocalization).

Question 18

Match each physiological response to the hormone that causes the response. A hormone may be selected more than once.
-stimulates the production of additional neurons in the higher vocal centre

Accepted Answer

Estrogen is known to stimulate the production of additional neurons in the higher vocal center, particularly in songbirds, as part of the process of song learning and brain plasticity.

Question 19

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning.
-Horses hurry to their mangers when the barn door opens.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of classical conditioning because the horses have learned to associate the opening of the barn door with feeding time, a natural reflex.

Question 20

Use the illustration below to answer the following questions. 
-Which label on the graph represents the dermis on the Eimer's organ of the star-nosed mole?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the illustration below to answer the...

Quiz 32: Animal Behaviour

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning. -A man becomes hungry when he hears the beep of the microwave oven.

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning. -Captive dolphins jump from the water on command and are rewarded with fish.

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning. -A truck has a loud alarm that goes off if the key is in the ignition when the door is opened. Its owner avoids the alarm by removing the key.

Match each term with its definition. -piloting

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning. -A trained dog sits on command and gets a treat.

Match each physiological response to the hormone that causes the response. A hormone may be selected more than once. -induces the testes to produce testosterone

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning. -A student receives a merit scholarship for good grades and is motivated to work even harder.

Match each physiological response to the hormone that causes the response. A hormone may be selected more than once. -changes production based on outcomes of conflicts

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning. -A person who was shocked by an electric fence becomes reluctant to touch the wire even when informed that the power to the fence is off.

Use the illustration below to answer the following questions. -Which label on the graph represents the sensory nerve terminals on the Eimer's organ of the star-nosed mole?

Match each physiological response to the hormone that causes the response. A hormone may be selected more than once. -stimulates genes in brain cells to produce certain proteins that affect nervous system function

Use the illustration below to answer the following questions. -Which label on the graph represents the epidermis on the Eimer's organ of the star-nosed mole?

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning. -Dairy calves recognize the vehicle of their caregiver and vocalize excitedly.

Match each physiological response to the hormone that causes the response. A hormone may be selected more than once. -stimulates the production of additional neurons in the higher vocal centre

Categorize the following learning examples as either classical or operant conditioning. -Horses hurry to their mangers when the barn door opens.

Use the illustration below to answer the following questions. -Which label on the graph represents the dermis on the Eimer's organ of the star-nosed mole?