Question 1

Altruistic behaviors between closely related animals

Accepted Answer

A)  Force individuals to cooperate with one another and thereby increase population growth 
B)  Increase the frequency of the altruistic genes in the next generation 
C)  Reduce cooperation between species 
D)  Ensure the survival of the altruistic individual but not his close relatives 
E)  All of the choices are correct 
A)  Force individuals to cooperate with one another and thereby increase population growth 
B)  Increase the frequency of the altruistic genes in the next generation 
C)  Reduce cooperation between species 
D)  Ensure the survival of the altruistic individual but not his close relatives 
E)  All of the choices are correct

Question 2

The undefended area over which many mammals move in their daily travels is called a ______ ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The undefended area over which many mammals...

Question 3

Egg-rolling movement of gray-lag geese is an example of fixed or ____________ behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Egg-rolling movement of gray-lag geese is an...

Question 4

What is a stimulus that triggers a stereotypical behavior called?

Accepted Answer

A)  A goal or accomplishment 
B)  A release or sign stimulus 
C)  Imprinting 
D)  A drive or innate stimulus 
E)  A reflex arc 
A)  A goal or accomplishment 
B)  A release or sign stimulus 
C)  Imprinting 
D)  A drive or innate stimulus 
E)  A reflex arc

Question 5

Explain the difference between proximate causation and ultimate (evolutionary)causation.

Accepted Answer

Proximate causation refers to the immedi

Exam 36: Animal Behavior

Altruistic behaviors between closely related animals

The undefended area over which many mammals move in their daily travels is called a ______ ______.

Egg-rolling movement of gray-lag geese is an example of fixed or ____________ behavior.

What is a stimulus that triggers a stereotypical behavior called?

Explain the difference between proximate causation and ultimate (evolutionary)causation.

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