Question 1

A behavior that occurs immediately after birth, before any encounter with another member of the same species, is

Accepted Answer

A)  learned. 
B)  innate. 
C)  based on habituation. 
D)  nonadaptive. 
E)  not under genetic control. 
A)  learned. 
B)  innate. 
C)  based on habituation. 
D)  nonadaptive. 
E)  not under genetic control.

Question 2

A child learns which foods taste good or bad through

Accepted Answer

A)  insight learning. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  trial- and- error learning. 
D)  innate learning. 
E)  imprinting. 
A)  insight learning. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  trial- and- error learning. 
D)  innate learning. 
E)  imprinting.

Question 3

What is the function of the dominance hierarchy within a group of animals?

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A)  Limit the size of the population 
B)  Eliminate competition 
C)  Increase fighting among members of a population 
D)  Minimize aggression 
E)  Increase competition 
A)  Limit the size of the population 
B)  Eliminate competition 
C)  Increase fighting among members of a population 
D)  Minimize aggression 
E)  Increase competition

Question 4

What advantage does sound communication have over visual communication?

Accepted Answer

Sound signals can be

Question 5

A strong association learned during a sensitive period of an animal's development is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  imprinting. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  insight learning. 
D)  altruism. 
E)  classical conditioning. 
A)  imprinting. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  insight learning. 
D)  altruism. 
E)  classical conditioning.

Question 6

Smiling when happy seems to be an expression common to all human societies, suggesting that this behavior is probably

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic in origin. 
B)  learned. 
C)  based on social standing. 
D)  altruistic. 
A)  genetic in origin. 
B)  learned. 
C)  based on social standing. 
D)  altruistic.

Question 7

Pheromones have the ability to modify reproductive behaviors in some animals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Birds produce species- specific songs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The effectiveness of sound for communication is limited because only simple messages can be transmitted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the disadvantages to being a social animal?

Accepted Answer

Living in groups increases competition w

Question 11

Living in a social group decreases the odds of finding a mate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Female peafowl (peahens) prefer to breed with males (peacocks) that have the longest tails. However, the longer the peacock's tail, the less well he can fly and the more likely he is to be eaten by predators. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both sexual selection and natural selection favor longer tails in peacocks. 
B)  Sexual selection favors shorter tails, but natural selection favors longer tails. 
C)  Both sexual selection and natural selection favor shorter tails in peacocks. 
D)  Sexual selection favors longer tails, but natural selection favors shorter tails. 
A)  Both sexual selection and natural selection favor longer tails in peacocks. 
B)  Sexual selection favors shorter tails, but natural selection favors longer tails. 
C)  Both sexual selection and natural selection favor shorter tails in peacocks. 
D)  Sexual selection favors longer tails, but natural selection favors shorter tails.

Question 13

A lion spraying urine on a tree is an example of - based communication.

Accepted Answer

chemical (

Question 14

When city dwellers fail to respond to ordinary traffic sounds, it is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  insight learning. 
C)  habituation. 
D)  trial- and- error learning. 
E)  imprinting. 
A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  insight learning. 
C)  habituation. 
D)  trial- and- error learning. 
E)  imprinting.

Question 15

A chemical produced by one animal that is usually only detectable by another animal of the same species is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotransmitter. 
B)  subliminal suggestion. 
C)  pheromone. 
D)  releaser. 
E)  hormone. 
A)  neurotransmitter. 
B)  subliminal suggestion. 
C)  pheromone. 
D)  releaser. 
E)  hormone.

Question 16

Human facial expressions in response to various emotions

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A)  vary according to age. 
B)  vary according to race. 
C)  are remarkably similar among different cultures. 
D)  vary according to sex. 
E)  vary tremendously from culture to culture. 
A)  vary according to age. 
B)  vary according to race. 
C)  are remarkably similar among different cultures. 
D)  vary according to sex. 
E)  vary tremendously from culture to culture.

Question 17

Which of the following is a disadvantage for animals living in groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced chance of finding a mate 
B)  Lower efficiency in finding food 
C)  Decreased risk of disease 
D)  Increased chance of being spotted by predators 
A)  Reduced chance of finding a mate 
B)  Lower efficiency in finding food 
C)  Decreased risk of disease 
D)  Increased chance of being spotted by predators

Question 18

Birds use vocal displays to defend their territories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A learned behavior cannot be changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The dominant animal in a social hierarchy, such as a wolf pack, is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  omega. 
B)  alpha. 
C)  king. 
D)  master. 
E)  leader. 
A)  omega. 
B)  alpha. 
C)  king. 
D)  master. 
E)  leader.

Exam 26: Animal Behavior

A behavior that occurs immediately after birth, before any encounter with another member of the same species, is

A child learns which foods taste good or bad through

What is the function of the dominance hierarchy within a group of animals?

What advantage does sound communication have over visual communication?

A strong association learned during a sensitive period of an animal's development is referred to as

Smiling when happy seems to be an expression common to all human societies, suggesting that this behavior is probably

Pheromones have the ability to modify reproductive behaviors in some animals.

Birds produce species- specific songs.

The effectiveness of sound for communication is limited because only simple messages can be transmitted.

What are the disadvantages to being a social animal?

Living in a social group decreases the odds of finding a mate.

Female peafowl (peahens) prefer to breed with males (peacocks) that have the longest tails. However, the longer the peacock's tail, the less well he can fly and the more likely he is to be eaten by predators. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A lion spraying urine on a tree is an example of - based communication.

When city dwellers fail to respond to ordinary traffic sounds, it is an example of

A chemical produced by one animal that is usually only detectable by another animal of the same species is called a

Human facial expressions in response to various emotions

Which of the following is a disadvantage for animals living in groups?

Birds use vocal displays to defend their territories.

A learned behavior cannot be changed.

The dominant animal in a social hierarchy, such as a wolf pack, is called the

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Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

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Cellular Reproduction

Meiosis: the Basis of Sexual Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

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Gene Expression and Regulation

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Principles of Evolution

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The Origin of Species

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Earths Diverse Ecosystems

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