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

The major purpose of a pair bond is to form a stable relationship for the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A)  securing food. 
B)  defending territory. 
C)  kin selection. 
D)  mating and caring for young. 
E)  selection of a mate. 
A)  securing food. 
B)  defending territory. 
C)  kin selection. 
D)  mating and caring for young. 
E)  selection of a mate.

Question 3

A rat 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 4

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 5

The optimal foraging theory states that when animals forage, they maximize their ____ per unit of foraging time.

Accepted Answer

A)  migration rates 
B)  energy intake 
C)  ability to capture prey 
D)  interaction with predators 
E)  ability to hide from predators 
A)  migration rates 
B)  energy intake 
C)  ability to capture prey 
D)  interaction with predators 
E)  ability to hide from predators

Question 6

Aposematic coloration is also called habituation .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Figure 52-3   Which statement accurately reflects the data in the accompanying figure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Successful foraging is independent of prey density. 
B)  Hunting groups of two to three individuals are more effective at low prey densities. 
C)  Larger hunting groups are more effective at low prey densities. 
D)  Hunting groups of two to three individuals are more effective at all prey densities. 
E)  Successful foraging is independent of hunting group size. 
A)  Successful foraging is independent of prey density. 
B)  Hunting groups of two to three individuals are more effective at low prey densities. 
C)  Larger hunting groups are more effective at low prey densities. 
D)  Hunting groups of two to three individuals are more effective at all prey densities. 
E)  Successful foraging is independent of hunting group size.

Question 8

Sexual selection:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the basis for establishing elaborate societies. 
B)  leads to a reproductive advantage for some individuals over others of the same sex and species. 
C)  favors monogamous mating systems. 
D)  leads to the investment of parental care of offspring. 
E)  is not a type of natural selection. 
A)  is the basis for establishing elaborate societies. 
B)  leads to a reproductive advantage for some individuals over others of the same sex and species. 
C)  favors monogamous mating systems. 
D)  leads to the investment of parental care of offspring. 
E)  is not a type of natural selection.

Question 9

Figure 52-1   The behavioral response tested using the models in the accompanying figure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  classical conditioning. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  imprinting. 
D)  insight. 
E)  a sign stimulus. 
A)  classical conditioning. 
B)  habituation. 
C)  imprinting. 
D)  insight. 
E)  a sign stimulus.

Question 10

All behavior ultimately has a ____ basis.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal 
B)  environmental 
C)  genetic 
D)  random 
E)  learned 
A)  hormonal 
B)  environmental 
C)  genetic 
D)  random 
E)  learned

Question 11

What is one drawbacks to using pheromones for communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are effective only at night. 
B)  They can only affect unrelated species. 
C)  They are toxic to unrelated species. 
D)  They require little energy for production. 
E)  They transmit information slowly. 
A)  They are effective only at night. 
B)  They can only affect unrelated species. 
C)  They are toxic to unrelated species. 
D)  They require little energy for production. 
E)  They transmit information slowly.

Question 12

Birds that display nocturnal migration use ____ to guide their flight.

Accepted Answer

A)  magnetic fields 
B)  tides 
C)  stars 
D)  sunlight 
E)  waves 
A)  magnetic fields 
B)  tides 
C)  stars 
D)  sunlight 
E)  waves

Question 13

Which paired terms are incorrectly matched?

Accepted Answer

A)  classical conditioning − extinction 
B)  habituation − relevant stimuli 
C)  imprinting − behavioral bonding 
D)  insight − trial and error 
E)  operant conditioning − reward 
A)  classical conditioning − extinction 
B)  habituation − relevant stimuli 
C)  imprinting − behavioral bonding 
D)  insight − trial and error 
E)  operant conditioning − reward

Question 14

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 15

A squirrel is born and raised in captivity. Once released into the wild, it immediately begins to bury nuts. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  direct fitness. 
B)  learning. 
C)  innate behavior. 
D)  learned behavior. 
E)  habituation. 
A)  direct fitness. 
B)  learning. 
C)  innate behavior. 
D)  learned behavior. 
E)  habituation.

Question 16

Males of some animal species have a display area where they compete for reproductively available females. This area is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  lek. 
B)  home range. 
C)  pride. 
D)  territory. 
E)  hive. 
A)  lek. 
B)  home range. 
C)  pride. 
D)  territory. 
E)  hive.

Question 17

When some birds mature, they migrate long distances to their breeding grounds or to escape harsh weather. A signal for this type of behavior is often:

Accepted Answer

A)  a conditioned stimulus. 
B)  day length. 
C)  negative reinforcement. 
D)  a sign stimulus. 
E)  territoriality. 
A)  a conditioned stimulus. 
B)  day length. 
C)  negative reinforcement. 
D)  a sign stimulus. 
E)  territoriality.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Diurnal animals (e.g., honeybees and pig

Question 19

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 20

Identify two different types of mating systems and list the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

Polygyny: males fertilize the eggs of ma

Exam 52: Animal Behavior

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

The major purpose of a pair bond is to form a stable relationship for the purpose of:

A rat 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:

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

The optimal foraging theory states that when animals forage, they maximize their ____ per unit of foraging time.

Aposematic coloration is also called habituation .

Figure 52-3 Which statement accurately reflects the data in the accompanying figure?

Sexual selection:

Figure 52-1 The behavioral response tested using the models in the accompanying figure is:

All behavior ultimately has a ____ basis.

What is one drawbacks to using pheromones for communication?

Birds that display nocturnal migration use ____ to guide their flight.

Which paired terms are incorrectly matched?

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

A squirrel is born and raised in captivity. Once released into the wild, it immediately begins to bury nuts. This is an example of:

Males of some animal species have a display area where they compete for reproductively available females. This area is known as a:

When some birds mature, they migrate long distances to their breeding grounds or to escape harsh weather. A signal for this type of behavior is often:

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

For an animal to respond to a pheromone, it must:

Identify two different types of mating systems and list the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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