Chapter 55. Behavioral Ecology

Final Exam

Which of the following best describes an innate behavior

Genetically programmed and performed without prior experience

A fixed action pattern is

A stereotyped behaviot triggered by a specific stimulus

Which example represents classical conditioning

A dog salivates when it hears a bell associated with food

Operant conditioning differes from classical conditioning because it

Is based on association with consequences

Habituation

Ignoring repeated stimuli

Classical conditioning

Association between 2 stimuli

Operant conditioning

Trial and error leaving with rewards/punishments

Cognitive learning

Problem solving with conscious thought

Innate behaviors are ______ programmed

genetically

a _____ ______ ______ is triggered by a sign stimulus

fixed action plan

In classical conditioning, a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an _________ response

unconditioned

Which statement is TRUE

Behavior is influenced by both genes and learning

Chemical

Pheromones attracting mates

Auditory

Bird sings

Visual

Firefly flashing patterns

Tactile

Grooming in primates

A major risk of auditory communication is

attracting predators

Living in groups increases ________ for food

competition

The ______ -eyes hypothesis suggests more individuals improve predator detection

many

The ______ herd concept explains how individuals reduce predation risk

selfish

Which is a benefit of a group living

Reduced predation

Altruism is best defined as

Behavior that benefits others at a cost to self

Kin selection favors behaviors that

Increase reproductive success of relatives

_______ fitness includes direct and indirect reproduction

Inclusive

Hamilton’s rule is: rB__C

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Eusociality is characterized by

Sterile workers helping reproduce

Promiscuous

Multiple partners for both sexes

Monogamous

One male and one female

Polygynous

One male, multiple females

Polyandrous

One female, multiple males

Which mating system often shows sexual dimorphism

Polygyny