Chapter 33: Behavioral Ecology (Page 1)

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards to review Chapter 33: Behavioral Ecology (Page 1).

In behavioral ecology, most organisms are at the edge of .

survival

Nature vs Nurture on Behavior: 'Nature' refers to influence.

genetic

Nature vs Nurture on Behavior: 'Nurture' refers to influence.

environmental

Proximate Questions ask what about the particular organism brings about this behavior, including physical/chemical structures, , and hormonal reactions.

genes

Ultimate Questions ask why this behavior persists: pressures and adaptation.

evolutionary

Innate Behavior is controlled by genetics and is performed in a way.

virtually the same

Fixed Action Patterns (FAP) are specific behaviors elicited by a sign .

stimulus

Learning is a durable change in behavior brought about by .

experience

Learning can affect innate .

behaviors

Exposure to newborns activates the gene and maternal behavior (mice experiment)

fosB

Imprinting is a simple form of .

learning

The imprinting process has a period during which it may occur (2-3 days).

sensitive period

Most organisms allocate extra materials and energy into .

reproduction

Hereditary component: Behaviors passed down generation by or culture (learning).

genetics