Question 1

Some members of an animal society may have greater success at reproduction as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  dominance hierarchy. 
B)  sexual selection. 
C)  reproductive isolating mechanisms. 
D)  reproductive isolating mechanisms along with sexual selection. 
E)  dominance hierarchy along with sexual selection and reproductive isolating mechanisms. 
A)  dominance hierarchy. 
B)  sexual selection. 
C)  reproductive isolating mechanisms. 
D)  reproductive isolating mechanisms along with sexual selection. 
E)  dominance hierarchy along with sexual selection and reproductive isolating mechanisms.

Question 2

Which term describes an animal whose behavior is tied to phases of the moon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diurnal 
B)  Lunar 
C)  Parasitic 
D)  Reptilian 
E)  Nocturnal 
A)  Diurnal 
B)  Lunar 
C)  Parasitic 
D)  Reptilian 
E)  Nocturnal

Question 3

Parental care of offspring:

Accepted Answer

A)  for many animals has a lower cost than benefit. 
B)  results in a decreased probability that each offspring will survive. 
C)  is more common in species in which the female produces two or more times during a breeding season. 
D)  is more common among male animals than among females. 
E)  is more common among male fishes than among females. 
A)  for many animals has a lower cost than benefit. 
B)  results in a decreased probability that each offspring will survive. 
C)  is more common in species in which the female produces two or more times during a breeding season. 
D)  is more common among male animals than among females. 
E)  is more common among male fishes than among females.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of intersexual selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  An elaborate ornamental display to establish dominance 
B)  Physical combat 
C)  Producing a large number of eggs 
D)  Discouraging a competitor by having large antlers 
E)  A courtship ritual 
A)  An elaborate ornamental display to establish dominance 
B)  Physical combat 
C)  Producing a large number of eggs 
D)  Discouraging a competitor by having large antlers 
E)  A courtship ritual

Question 5

Develop a scenario different from that in the book that demonstrates a survival benefit of each of the following types of learning: classical conditioning, operant conditioning habituation, imprinting, and insight.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Classical conditio

Question 6

Proximate causes of behavior have evolutionary explanations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Stable relationship for the purpose of mating and rearing young

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Intrasexual selection and Intersexual selection and Polyandry is...

Question 8

The difference between a society and an aggregation is that aggregations are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  communication between all animals present. 
B)  individuals present only for breeding. 
C)  a lack of intentional interaction between those animals present. 
D)  confinement; while in a society the individuals are free to enter and exit. 
E)  genetically determined behavioral responses required to bring these individuals together. 
A)  communication between all animals present. 
B)  individuals present only for breeding. 
C)  a lack of intentional interaction between those animals present. 
D)  confinement; while in a society the individuals are free to enter and exit. 
E)  genetically determined behavioral responses required to bring these individuals together.

Question 9

Which of the following is used by loggerhead turtles as a guide for navigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gravity 
B)  Odors 
C)  Magnetic fields 
D)  Temperature 
E)  Stars 
A)  Gravity 
B)  Odors 
C)  Magnetic fields 
D)  Temperature 
E)  Stars

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

Many organisms have different reproductive strategies. Which of the following most accurately reflects altruistic behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Courtship rituals 
B)  Dominance hierarchy 
C)  Optimal foraging strategies 
D)  Adult care of related offspring 
E)  Territoriality 
A)  Courtship rituals 
B)  Dominance hierarchy 
C)  Optimal foraging strategies 
D)  Adult care of related offspring 
E)  Territoriality

Question 12

If the benefits of a behavior are greater than the costs, the behavior is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proximate 
B)  Ultimate 
C)  Positive 
D)  Direct 
E)  Adaptive 
A)  Proximate 
B)  Ultimate 
C)  Positive 
D)  Direct 
E)  Adaptive

Question 13

Which factor is most critical for organisms to facilitate social behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  There must be a large population. 
B)  All present must be of the same species. 
C)  All present must have the same genetic imprinting. 
D)  There must be a mechanism for communication. 
E)  No outsiders can be allowed to enter the group. 
A)  There must be a large population. 
B)  All present must be of the same species. 
C)  All present must have the same genetic imprinting. 
D)  There must be a mechanism for communication. 
E)  No outsiders can be allowed to enter the group.

Question 14

By definition, pheromones are chemical signals secreted into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Briefly describe the ways animals communicate. List some benefits of the different methods.

Accepted Answer

Animals use electrical, tactile, visual,

Question 16

Reproductive success is measured by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  body mass of an organism. 
B)  number of viable offspring. 
C)  longevity of an organism. 
D)  population size. 
E)  amount of food it eats. 
A)  body mass of an organism. 
B)  number of viable offspring. 
C)  longevity of an organism. 
D)  population size. 
E)  amount of food it eats.

Question 17

In classical conditioning, an animal must do something to gain a reward or avoid punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

Which of the following animal behaviors generates a great deal of controversy in scientific research because it may approximate human thought processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Habituation 
B)  Classical conditioning 
C)  Operant conditioning 
D)  Cognition 
E)  Imprinting 
A)  Habituation 
B)  Classical conditioning 
C)  Operant conditioning 
D)  Cognition 
E)  Imprinting

Question 20

The ability of an infant organism to be able to keep track of the location of its mother is an example of:

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.

Exam 52: Animal Behavior

Some members of an animal society may have greater success at reproduction as a result of:

Which term describes an animal whose behavior is tied to phases of the moon?

Parental care of offspring:

Which of the following is an example of intersexual selection?

Develop a scenario different from that in the book that demonstrates a survival benefit of each of the following types of learning: classical conditioning, operant conditioning habituation, imprinting, and insight.

Proximate causes of behavior have evolutionary explanations.

The difference between a society and an aggregation is that aggregations are characterized by:

Which of the following is used by loggerhead turtles as a guide for navigation?

In mammals, the master clock is located in the:

Many organisms have different reproductive strategies. Which of the following most accurately reflects altruistic behavior?

If the benefits of a behavior are greater than the costs, the behavior is known as which of the following?

Which factor is most critical for organisms to facilitate social behavior?

By definition, pheromones are chemical signals secreted into the bloodstream.

Briefly describe the ways animals communicate. List some benefits of the different methods.

Reproductive success is measured by the:

In classical conditioning, an animal must do something to gain a reward or avoid punishment.

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

Which of the following animal behaviors generates a great deal of controversy in scientific research because it may approximate human thought processes?

The ability of an infant organism to be able to keep track of the location of its mother is an example of:

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