Question 1

The best definition of learning is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a conditioned response to a repetitive stimulus. 
B)  a long-term change in behavior due to experience. 
C)  a trial and error response to negative feedback. 
D)  the ability to ignore unwanted or irrelevant stimuli. 
E)  communication with another member of a society for mutual benefit. 
A)  a conditioned response to a repetitive stimulus. 
B)  a long-term change in behavior due to experience. 
C)  a trial and error response to negative feedback. 
D)  the ability to ignore unwanted or irrelevant stimuli. 
E)  communication with another member of a society for mutual benefit.

Question 2

Instinct is another name for innate behavior.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When a honey bee scout returns to the hive, it will perform a round dance to indicate that the nectar is close, while the waggle dance indicates the nectar is distant to the hive.This dance is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  sign stimuli linked to social interaction. 
B)  migratory behavior stimulated by environmental changes. 
C)  insight learning based on trial and error. 
D)  a physiologically meaningful stimulus (food) and an irrelevant stimulus (dance). 
E)  optimal foraging dependent on cooperative social behavior. 
A)  sign stimuli linked to social interaction. 
B)  migratory behavior stimulated by environmental changes. 
C)  insight learning based on trial and error. 
D)  a physiologically meaningful stimulus (food) and an irrelevant stimulus (dance). 
E)  optimal foraging dependent on cooperative social behavior.

Question 4

In a honeybee society, the worker bees are all male.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Figure 52-2
Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s).  
-The first panel of the sequence in Figure 52-2 reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)  trial-and-error. 
B)  negative reinforcement. 
C)  an irrelevant stimulus. 
D)  the conditioned response. 
E)  the unconditioned response. 
A)  trial-and-error. 
B)  negative reinforcement. 
C)  an irrelevant stimulus. 
D)  the conditioned response. 
E)  the unconditioned response.

Question 6

In some animals, such as the marsh wren, one male bird mates with several females.This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  polygyny. 
B)  polyandry. 
C)  monogamy. 
D)  a dominance hierarchy. 
E)  codominance. 
A)  polygyny. 
B)  polyandry. 
C)  monogamy. 
D)  a dominance hierarchy. 
E)  codominance.

Question 7

Hansen's rule is a mathematical model dealing with altruism.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 9

The egg rolling behavior in the European graylag goose is an example of a motor program.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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. 
A)  pineal gland. 
B)  suprachiasmatic nucleus. 
C)  crepuscular gland. 
D)  biological clock. 
E)  pituitary gland.

Question 11

Distinguish between diurnal, nocturnal, and crepuscular animals, and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Diurnal animals (e.g., honeybees and pig

Question 12

For an animal to respond to a pheromone it must:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a specific receptor. 
B)  be able to see it coming. 
C)  be able to smell it with its nose. 
D)  have a thin epidermis or hair so it can penetrate. 
E)  be of the opposite sex of the individual from which it was produced. 
A)  have a specific receptor. 
B)  be able to see it coming. 
C)  be able to smell it with its nose. 
D)  have a thin epidermis or hair so it can penetrate. 
E)  be of the opposite sex of the individual from which it was produced.

Question 13

Which of the terms describes an animal whose behavior is tied to a circadian rhythm?

Accepted Answer

A)  carnivore 
B)  crepuscular 
C)  parasitic 
D)  reptilian 
E)  symbiotic 
A)  carnivore 
B)  crepuscular 
C)  parasitic 
D)  reptilian 
E)  symbiotic

Question 14

Consider a rat that has had one bad experience with a poisoned food that caused it to become sick.This rat will now avoid that food due to a behavior known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

All of the following factors influence the development of song in male white-crowned sparrows except:

Accepted Answer

A)  acoustical stimuli. 
B)  genetics. 
C)  visual stimuli. 
D)  social interactions. 
E)  innate behaviors. 
A)  acoustical stimuli. 
B)  genetics. 
C)  visual stimuli. 
D)  social interactions. 
E)  innate behaviors.

Question 16

Discuss the concept of inclusive fitness.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Inclusive fitness

Question 17

The study of behavior in natural environments from an evolutionary perspective is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethology. 
B)  animal behavior. 
C)  behavioral ecology. 
D)  behavioral ethology. 
E)  direct fitness. 
A)  ethology. 
B)  animal behavior. 
C)  behavioral ecology. 
D)  behavioral ethology. 
E)  direct fitness.

Question 18

Mothers with small children often do not seem to hear their noisy children.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

If the food supply is far from a beehive, the scout bee performs a waggle dance.
____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The brief length of time when mammals and birds learn the appearance of a parent is called:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 52: Animal Behavior

The best definition of learning is:

Instinct is another name for innate behavior. ____________________

When a honey bee scout returns to the hive, it will perform a round dance to indicate that the nectar is close, while the waggle dance indicates the nectar is distant to the hive.This dance is an example of:

In a honeybee society, the worker bees are all male. ____________________

Figure 52-2 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s). -The first panel of the sequence in Figure 52-2 reflects:

In some animals, such as the marsh wren, one male bird mates with several females.This is known as:

Hansen's rule is a mathematical model dealing with altruism. ____________________

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

The egg rolling behavior in the European graylag goose is an example of a motor program. ____________________

In mammals, the master clock is located in the:

Distinguish between diurnal, nocturnal, and crepuscular animals, and give an example of each.

For an animal to respond to a pheromone it must:

Which of the terms describes an animal whose behavior is tied to a circadian rhythm?

Consider a rat that has had one bad experience with a poisoned food that caused it to become sick.This rat will now avoid that food due to a behavior known as:

All of the following factors influence the development of song in male white-crowned sparrows except:

Discuss the concept of inclusive fitness.

The study of behavior in natural environments from an evolutionary perspective is called:

Mothers with small children often do not seem to hear their noisy children.This is an example of:

If the food supply is far from a beehive, the scout bee performs a waggle dance. ____________________

The brief length of time when mammals and birds learn the appearance of a parent is called:

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