Question 1

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals.
-The elaborate posturing displays of male birds-of-paradise utilize this sense in the female.

Accepted Answer

The elaborate posturing displays of male birds-of-paradise utilize the visual sense in females, as they are attracted to the intricate and colorful displays put on by males during courtship.

Question 2

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below.
-When a clump of sawfly caterpillars rear up,writhe,and regurgitate toxic fluid after being disturbed,this is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

The behavior described is cooperation, as the caterpillars work together to deter predators by collectively displaying a defensive action.

Question 3

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below.
-When two or more female lions attack a wildebeest together,this is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

Cooperation refers to two or more individuals working together to achieve a common goal. In this scenario, the female lions are working together to hunt and take down the wildebeest, which is a common goal. Altruism is when an individual helps another at a cost to themselves, which is not the case in this scenario as the female lions are benefiting from the kill. Selfish herd behavior involves individuals grouping together for protection from predators, which is not applicable in this scenario. Subordination refers to individuals within a social group establishing dominance and submission relationships, which is also not applicable in this scenario.

Question 4

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals.
-The sex pheromone emitted by a female gypsy moth relies upon this sense in the male.

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions a "sex pheromone," which is a type of chemical signal that is used by social animals. This pheromone is emitted by the female gypsy moth and is detected by the male through their sense of smell, which is a form of chemical reception. Therefore, the best choice is D, chemical.

Question 5

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below.
-If the young of precocial (young that are relatively mature and mobile when hatched)birds (e.g.,chickens or ducks)are continually shown a large moving object during the first few days of their lives,they will follow that object.This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

This behavior is an example of imprinting, which is a type of learning that occurs during a critical period in an animal's development. The young birds form an attachment to the first moving object they see, which is usually the mother hen or duck, and follow it as if it were their mother. This behavior is important for survival, as it helps the chicks stay close to their mother and learn important skills like finding food and avoiding predators.

Question 6

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below.
-The extreme variation in plumage observed among the males of various species of ducks is thought to be due to __________.

Accepted Answer

The extreme variation in plumage among the males of various species of ducks is a form of sexual selection. Females of these species select mates based on their physical traits, including plumage, as these traits are indicative of genetic fitness and viability. Therefore, males with more attractive plumage have an advantage in reproducing and passing on their genes.

Question 7

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below.
-A garter snake avoids dangerous or unpalatable prey.This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

The behavior of the garter snake to avoid dangerous or unpalatable prey is a learned behavior. It has learned through experience which prey to avoid in order to survive. Imprinting is a rapid learning process that occurs soon after birth or hatching, sexual selection is a process of natural selection that operates on characteristics that influence mating success, triggering stimulus refers to a specific signal or cue that elicits a particular behavior, and habituation is the process of becoming less responsive to a repeated stimulus over time.

Question 8

Immediate causes of behavior,such as genes and environmental factors,are referred to as _______causes,while the evolutionary factors that shape behavior are ________causes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Immediate causes of behavior,such as genes and...

Question 9

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals.
-The primary signal sent out by receptive female primates is likely to be this.

Accepted Answer

Chemical signals, such as pheromones, are the most commonly used form of communication for social animals, including primates. Female primates in particular use chemical signals to indicate receptivity to males during mating season.

Question 10

Choose the one most appropriate response for each. Some letters may not be used.
-Learning

Accepted Answer

Learning involves the modification of behavior based on experience.

Question 11

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below.
-Pigeons and squirrels that live in cities do not flee approaching humans due to this type of learned behavior.

Accepted Answer

Habituation is the type of learned behavior where an animal learns to ignore repeated stimuli that are not important or harmful. Pigeons and squirrels that live in cities have learned to tolerate the presence of humans and do not see them as a threat, hence they do not flee when approached.

Question 12

Choose the one most appropriate response for each. Some letters may not be used.
-Lorenz

Accepted Answer

Lorenz is most famous for his research on imprinting in goslings, which refers to the phenomenon where a young animal follows and becomes attached to the first moving object it encounters during a specific, sensitive period of development.

Answer: A
 Lorenz also studied the nest decorating behavior of birds, which refers to the complex and often elaborate behaviors that birds engage in when constructing their nests.

Answer: C
 A term coined by Lorenz, "innate releasing mechanism" refers to an animal's built-in capacity to complete complex responses to first-time encounters with key stimuli. This is often seen in behaviors such as courtship displays or predator avoidance.

Note: Choices D through I are incorrect as they do not pertain to Lorenz's areas of research or theories.

Question 13

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below.
-When a woman raises her brother's children,this is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

Altruism is the behavior where an individual acts in a selfless way to benefit others at a cost to themselves. In this case, the woman is taking care of her brother's children which is a selfless act without any expectation of reward or benefit.

Question 14

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below.
-When a colony of bluegill sunfishes competes for the safe sites at the center of the group,this is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of selfish herd behavior, where individuals seek safety by clustering together, even if it means competing for the safer central locations within the group. Altruism refers to behavior that benefits others at a cost to oneself, cooperation involves individuals working together for mutual benefit, and subordination involves individuals submitting to a dominant individual or group.

Question 15

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals.
-This sensory modality is used by honeybees during the waggle dance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Respond to the following statements in reference...

Question 16

Choose the one most appropriate response for each. Some letters may not be used.
-Operant conditioning

Accepted Answer

Operant conditioning involves modifying voluntary behavior through the use of consequences, such as rewards or punishments, to increase or decrease the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Question 17

A ________ animal mating system is generally the most beneficial in terms of natural selection.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ animal mating system is generally...

Question 18

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below.
-When the offspring of one brood of Florida scrub-jays help their parents in taking care of their siblings in the next brood,this is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

Altruism is the behavior of an individual that benefits another at its own expense. In the case of Florida scrub-jays, the offspring helping their parents take care of their siblings without direct benefit to themselves is an example of altruistic behavior, as it increases the survival chances of their siblings at a potential cost to their own survival or reproductive opportunities.

Question 19

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals.
-The alarm signal one snail sends to another is most likely to be this.

Accepted Answer

Snails typically communicate through the use of chemical signals or pheromones, which can alert others to potential danger or the presence of food. Tactile communication involves physical contact, auditory communication involves sound, and visual communication involves sight, none of which are typical forms of communication for snails.

Question 20

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below.
-Instinctive responses are advantageous when the __________ consistently signals the same situation.

Accepted Answer

Instinctive responses are most advantageous when there is a triggering stimulus that consistently signals the same situation. For example, many birds have an instinctive response to certain calls or visual cues, which they will consistently respond to in the same way. This helps them to quickly and efficiently navigate their environment and interact with other individuals of their species. Imprinting, sexual selection, learned behavior, and habituation can all play a role in shaping behavior, but they do not necessarily involve a consistent triggering stimulus in the same way that instinctive responses do.

Quiz 43: Animal Behavior

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals. -The elaborate posturing displays of male birds-of-paradise utilize this sense in the female.

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below. -When a clump of sawfly caterpillars rear up,writhe,and regurgitate toxic fluid after being disturbed,this is an example of __________.

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below. -When two or more female lions attack a wildebeest together,this is an example of __________.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals. -The sex pheromone emitted by a female gypsy moth relies upon this sense in the male.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below. -The extreme variation in plumage observed among the males of various species of ducks is thought to be due to __________.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below. -A garter snake avoids dangerous or unpalatable prey.This is an example of __________.

Immediate causes of behavior,such as genes and environmental factors,are referred to as _causes,while the evolutionary factors that shape behavior are __causes.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals. -The primary signal sent out by receptive female primates is likely to be this.

Choose the one most appropriate response for each. Some letters may not be used. -Learning

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below. -Pigeons and squirrels that live in cities do not flee approaching humans due to this type of learned behavior.

Choose the one most appropriate response for each. Some letters may not be used. -Lorenz

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below. -When a woman raises her brother's children,this is an example of __________.

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below. -When a colony of bluegill sunfishes competes for the safe sites at the center of the group,this is an example of __________.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals. -This sensory modality is used by honeybees during the waggle dance.

Choose the one most appropriate response for each. Some letters may not be used. -Operant conditioning

A ________ animal mating system is generally the most beneficial in terms of natural selection.

Classification. Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of social behavior listed below. -When the offspring of one brood of Florida scrub-jays help their parents in taking care of their siblings in the next brood,this is an example of __________.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the four kinds of reception listed below that are used by social animals. -The alarm signal one snail sends to another is most likely to be this.

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below. -Instinctive responses are advantageous when the __________ consistently signals the same situation.