Question 1

Matching Questions
match the behavior with its description:
-mounting
A)one animal moving away from a sitting place for another animal
B)using hands to clean fur
C)one animal jumps on top of another animal from behind
D)intense,repetitive physical activity

Accepted Answer

Mounting refers to the behavior where one animal jumps on top of another from behind, often as part of mating rituals or displays of dominance.

Question 2

The chimpanzee has been observed in the wild to manufacture:
A)termite sticks
B)stone hammers
C)wood clubs
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The chimpanzee has been observed in the wild to manufacture termite sticks by using twigs or blades of grass to extract termites from their nests. They use their teeth to strip the leaves off the stick or blade, then insert it into the termite nest and withdraw it covered in termites.

Question 3

Matching Questions
match the behavior with its description:
-grooming
A)one animal moving away from a sitting place for another animal
B)using hands to clean fur
C)one animal jumps on top of another animal from behind
D)intense,repetitive physical activity

Accepted Answer

Grooming typically involves an animal using its mouth or paws to clean its own fur or that of another animal.

Question 4

Matching Questions
match the following primates with their type of social organization:
-chimpanzee
A)monogamous family group
B)one-male group
C)multimale troop
D)fusion-fission society
E)polyandrous

Accepted Answer

Chimpanzees are known for their fusion-fission society, where group size and composition change frequently.

Question 5

Matching Questions
match the following primates with their type of social organization:
-tamarins
A)monogamous family group
B)one-male group
C)multimale troop
D)fusion-fission society
E)polyandrous

Accepted Answer

Tamarins are known for their polyandrous social structure, where one female mates with multiple males.

Question 6

The bonobo differs from the chimpanzee in many ways,including the fact that:
A)bonobos mate face-to-face
B)sex is initiated by males only
C)bonobos have a very restricted time of sexual receptivity
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The statement "bonobos mate face-to-face" is correct. The statement "sex is initiated by males only" is incorrect as both males and females initiate sexual activity. The statement "bonobos have a very restricted time of sexual receptivity" is also incorrect as bonobos have a longer period of sexual receptivity than chimpanzees.

Question 7

Matching Questions
match the following primates with their type of social organization:
-gelada
A)monogamous family group
B)one-male group
C)multimale troop
D)fusion-fission society
E)polyandrous

Accepted Answer

Geladas live in a one-male group social structure, where one male leads a group of females and their offspring.

Question 8

Chimpanzees in the wild have been observed killing:
A)young bushbucks and bushpigs
B)baboons
C)arboreal monkeys
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Chimpanzees in the wild have been observed killing young bushbucks and bushpigs, as well as baboons and arboreal monkeys. Therefore, option D, "all of the above," is the best choice.

Question 9

Matching Questions
match each term with its definition:
-territory
A)area defended by a group
B)area occupied by a group
C)area within a range intensively occupied by a group

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching Questions
match each term with its definition:
-territory
A)area...

Question 10

Social interactions between adult male chimpanzees:
A)are characterized by a strict dominance hierarchy
B)are described by the terms dominance and submission
C)are usually very aggressive
D)occur only when a new male is trying to take over the group

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social interactions between adult male chimpanzees:
A)are characterized...

Question 11

Matching Questions
match the following primates with their type of social organization:
-baboon
A)monogamous family group
B)one-male group
C)multimale troop
D)fusion-fission society
E)polyandrous

Accepted Answer

Baboons live in multimale troops, consisting of multiple adult males and females along with their offspring. These troops can range in size from 10 to over 100 individuals. Within the troop, dominance hierarchy exists and males compete for access to females. This is the most appropriate choice as baboons do not live in monogamous family groups, one-male groups, fusion-fission societies, or polyandrous groups.

Question 12

Matching Questions
match each term with its definition:
-core area
A)area defended by a group
B)area occupied by a group
C)area within a range intensively occupied by a group

Accepted Answer

The core area refers to the part of the group's range that is most heavily occupied and intensively used. It is where the majority of the group's activities take place and where they are most likely to defend against intruders. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it accurately describes the core area.

Question 13

Which of the following describes some aspect of chimpanzee hunting?
A)hunting is primarily a male activity
B)chimpanzees will cooperate with one another in hunting
C)meat is shared
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

All three options are true. Chimpanzee hunting is primarily a male activity, they often cooperate with each other during hunting, and meat is shared among the group.

Question 14

Matching Questions
match each behavior with its description:
-agonistic behavior
A)behavior involving fights,threats,and fleeing
B)intense,repetitive physical activity
C)pseudo-sexual behavior between males

Accepted Answer

Agonistic behavior refers to any behavior involving conflict, such as fights, threats, and fleeing. It is characteristic of animals that are territorial or hierarchical in their social dynamics.

Question 15

Matching Questions
match the behavior with its description:
-displacement
A)one animal moving away from a sitting place for another animal
B)using hands to clean fur
C)one animal jumps on top of another animal from behind
D)intense,repetitive physical activity

Accepted Answer

Displacement refers to an animal's movement away from a particular location or activity, often due to stress or discomfort. Option A describes this movement, while the other options do not.

Question 16

Matching Questions
match the behavior with its description:
-play
A)one animal moving away from a sitting place for another animal
B)using hands to clean fur
C)one animal jumps on top of another animal from behind
D)intense,repetitive physical activity

Accepted Answer

Intense, repetitive physical activity is best represented by the word "play" as it often involves running, jumping, chasing, and other physical actions associated with play.

Question 17

Chimpanzees form sharing clusters:
A)whenever they eat
B)to eat meat that has been hunted
C)only between mothers and children
D)to eat nuts that have been cracked open

Accepted Answer

Chimpanzees form sharing clusters to eat meat that has been hunted. Studies have shown that they cooperate to hunt, and then share the meat within their community. Sharing clusters are not formed during every meal or exclusively between mothers and children. Although chimpanzees also crack open nuts, there is no evidence to suggest that it leads to the formation of sharing clusters.

Question 18

Tool manufacturing among wild chimpanzees is an example of:
A)innate behavior
B)learned behavior
C)imitation of human activity
D)none of these since chimpanzees do not manufacture tools in the wild

Accepted Answer

Tool manufacturing among wild chimpanzees is an example of learned behavior. Studies have shown that chimpanzees in the wild learn to manufacture and use different types of tools over time, often passing the knowledge down to younger generations. It is not innate behavior, as it is not instinctual, nor is it imitation of human activity, as chimpanzees have been observed using tools before any human contact.

Question 19

Matching Questions
match each term with its definition:
-range
A)area defended by a group
B)area occupied by a group
C)area within a range intensively occupied by a group

Accepted Answer

The term "range" typically refers to the area occupied by a group, such as a species' geographic distribution.

Question 20

Matching Questions
match the following primates with their type of social organization:
-gibbon
A)monogamous family group
B)one-male group
C)multimale troop
D)fusion-fission society
E)polyandrous

Accepted Answer

Gibbons are known for forming monogamous family groups, where a male and a female form a long-term bond and raise their offspring together.

Quiz 9: Onhuman Primate Behavior

Matching Questions match the behavior with its description: -mounting

The chimpanzee has been observed in the wild to manufacture:

Matching Questions match the behavior with its description: -grooming

Matching Questions match the following primates with their type of social organization: -chimpanzee

Matching Questions match the following primates with their type of social organization: -tamarins

The bonobo differs from the chimpanzee in many ways,including the fact that:

Matching Questions match the following primates with their type of social organization: -gelada

Chimpanzees in the wild have been observed killing:

Matching Questions match each term with its definition: -territory

Social interactions between adult male chimpanzees:

Matching Questions match the following primates with their type of social organization: -baboon

Matching Questions match each term with its definition: -core area

Which of the following describes some aspect of chimpanzee hunting?

Matching Questions match each behavior with its description: -agonistic behavior

Matching Questions match the behavior with its description: -displacement

Matching Questions match the behavior with its description: -play

Chimpanzees form sharing clusters:

Tool manufacturing among wild chimpanzees is an example of:

Matching Questions match each term with its definition: -range

Matching Questions match the following primates with their type of social organization: -gibbon