6. Social Behaviour - Primate Behaviour Flashcards

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What is a benefit of the long period of parental care in primates?

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It gives opportunity to learn complex social behaviours

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How do social primates reduce conflict?

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Social display and appeasement behaviours (grooming, facial expression, body posture, sexual presentation)

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Why are alliances formed?

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to increase social status within the group

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What three things is the complexity of social structure related to?

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Ecological niche, resource distribution and taxonomic group

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