Question 1

Male cowbirds having the ability to sing a courtship song despite not hearing it previously from his father is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioning. 
B)  a fixed behavior. 
C)  a learned behavior. 
D)  imprinting. 
A)  conditioning. 
B)  a fixed behavior. 
C)  a learned behavior. 
D)  imprinting. B

Question 2

________ is the production of signals by one organism that stimulate a response in another organism.

Accepted Answer

Communication

Question 3

Examine the following graph.
 
According to this graph,a gosling is most likely to ________ about 15 hours after hatching.

Accepted Answer

A)  develop a sense of who its parent is 
B)  learn a new mating call 
C)  react to a releaser 
D)  exhibit the grasp reflex 
A)  develop a sense of who its parent is 
B)  learn a new mating call 
C)  react to a releaser 
D)  exhibit the grasp reflex A

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT describe a learned behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  a laboratory monkey lifting blocks to find the piece of food hidden under one 
B)  sea turtles moving toward the ocean immediately after hatching 
C)  a cat coming to be fed after hearing the sound of a can opener 
D)  a child having a tantrum in order to get a demand granted by a parent 
A)  a laboratory monkey lifting blocks to find the piece of food hidden under one 
B)  sea turtles moving toward the ocean immediately after hatching 
C)  a cat coming to be fed after hearing the sound of a can opener 
D)  a child having a tantrum in order to get a demand granted by a parent

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT reflect a biological benefit of animal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  to learn fixed behaviors 
B)  to avoid conflict 
C)  to identify themselves 
D)  to identify potential mates 
A)  to learn fixed behaviors 
B)  to avoid conflict 
C)  to identify themselves 
D)  to identify potential mates

Question 6

If both identical twins who were raised apart exhibit the same behavior,

Accepted Answer

A)  it is most likely due to environmental influences. 
B)  the behavior is most likely a learned behavior. 
C)  the behavior is altruistic. 
D)  it is most likely due to genetic influences. 
A)  it is most likely due to environmental influences. 
B)  the behavior is most likely a learned behavior. 
C)  the behavior is altruistic. 
D)  it is most likely due to genetic influences.

Question 7

When you type an e-mail address,you are engaging in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed behavior. 
B)  reflex behavior. 
C)  learned behavior. 
D)  imprinted behavior 
A)  fixed behavior. 
B)  reflex behavior. 
C)  learned behavior. 
D)  imprinted behavior

Question 8

Which sorts of behaviors,if any,offer an organism the best chance of survival?

Accepted Answer

A)  only fixed behaviors 
B)  only learned behaviors 
C)  both fixed and learned behaviors 
D)  Behavior has no effect on an organism's ability to survive. 
A)  only fixed behaviors 
B)  only learned behaviors 
C)  both fixed and learned behaviors 
D)  Behavior has no effect on an organism's ability to survive.

Question 9

A soldier termite defends its colony against a predator and dies in the effort.It has NOT exhibited

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed behavior. 
B)  social behavior. 
C)  altruistic behavior. 
D)  learned behavior. 
A)  fixed behavior. 
B)  social behavior. 
C)  altruistic behavior. 
D)  learned behavior.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about group living is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  By working together,members of a group can use foods that are not available to individuals. 
B)  Organisms that live in groups are less likely to be altruistic than organisms that live as individuals. 
C)  Groups can stir up prey more effectively than individuals can. 
D)  Organisms that live in groups have an advantage when it comes to avoiding predators. 
A)  By working together,members of a group can use foods that are not available to individuals. 
B)  Organisms that live in groups are less likely to be altruistic than organisms that live as individuals. 
C)  Groups can stir up prey more effectively than individuals can. 
D)  Organisms that live in groups have an advantage when it comes to avoiding predators.

Question 11

A(n)________ is an action made by one organism in response to other organisms or to the physical environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is an action made by one...

Question 12

Genetic influences play a larger role in

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed behaviors such as imprinting. 
B)  learned behaviors such as a dog fetching a stick. 
C)  fixed behaviors such as nest cleaning in honeybees. 
D)  learned behaviors such as cats covering their excretions. 
A)  fixed behaviors such as imprinting. 
B)  learned behaviors such as a dog fetching a stick. 
C)  fixed behaviors such as nest cleaning in honeybees. 
D)  learned behaviors such as cats covering their excretions.

Question 13

The movement of the bees in the following image represents

Accepted Answer

A)  communication in the form of a "waggle" dance regarding food sources. 
B)  a sense of panic communicated by the queen bee. 
C)  the organizing of honey clusters in the hive. 
D)  a learned behavior illustrating altruism. 
A)  communication in the form of a "waggle" dance regarding food sources. 
B)  a sense of panic communicated by the queen bee. 
C)  the organizing of honey clusters in the hive. 
D)  a learned behavior illustrating altruism.

Question 14

Nuptial gifts are

Accepted Answer

A)  forms of communication used to end a sexual relationship. 
B)  forms of communication used to interest a potential sexual partner. 
C)  are seldom used because they are not usually effective. 
D)  are examples of altruistic behaviors. 
A)  forms of communication used to end a sexual relationship. 
B)  forms of communication used to interest a potential sexual partner. 
C)  are seldom used because they are not usually effective. 
D)  are examples of altruistic behaviors.

Question 15

A worker ant that defends the colony and gives up the ability to reproduce is exhibiting an orientation behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about behavior is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows organisms to respond quickly to their changing environments. 
B)  It allows organisms to respond without using either their senses or motion. 
C)  It allows organisms to respond flexibly to their changing environments. 
D)  It allows organisms to coordinate their own activities with those of other organisms. 
A)  It allows organisms to respond quickly to their changing environments. 
B)  It allows organisms to respond without using either their senses or motion. 
C)  It allows organisms to respond flexibly to their changing environments. 
D)  It allows organisms to coordinate their own activities with those of other organisms.

Question 17

Newborn sharks are drawn to blood in the water because they have

Accepted Answer

A)  learned that blood in the water means that food is located nearby. 
B)  a fixed response to chemicals in blood. 
C)  imprinted that blood in the water means that food is located nearby. 
D)  a social response to blood in the water. 
A)  learned that blood in the water means that food is located nearby. 
B)  a fixed response to chemicals in blood. 
C)  imprinted that blood in the water means that food is located nearby. 
D)  a social response to blood in the water.

Question 18

Offspring resulting from a promiscuous mating system typically receive less care from their parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lending a friend money when you do not have much money to spare is being ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lending a friend money when you do...

Question 20

For some species,aiding in the rearing of siblings in a group rather than reproducing on one's own is the best way to ensure that an individual's genes are passed on to the next generation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Animal Behavior

Male cowbirds having the ability to sing a courtship song despite not hearing it previously from his father is an example of

________ is the production of signals by one organism that stimulate a response in another organism.

Examine the following graph. According to this graph,a gosling is most likely to ________ about 15 hours after hatching.

Which of the following does NOT describe a learned behavior?

Which of the following does NOT reflect a biological benefit of animal communication?

If both identical twins who were raised apart exhibit the same behavior,

When you type an e-mail address,you are engaging in a(n)

Which sorts of behaviors,if any,offer an organism the best chance of survival?

A soldier termite defends its colony against a predator and dies in the effort.It has NOT exhibited

Which of the following statements about group living is FALSE?

A(n)________ is an action made by one organism in response to other organisms or to the physical environment.

Genetic influences play a larger role in

The movement of the bees in the following image represents

Nuptial gifts are

A worker ant that defends the colony and gives up the ability to reproduce is exhibiting an orientation behavior.

Which of the following statements about behavior is FALSE?

Newborn sharks are drawn to blood in the water because they have

Offspring resulting from a promiscuous mating system typically receive less care from their parents.

Lending a friend money when you do not have much money to spare is being ________.

For some species,aiding in the rearing of siblings in a group rather than reproducing on one's own is the best way to ensure that an individual's genes are passed on to the next generation.

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