6. Social Behaviour - Primate Behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
What is a benefit of the long period of parental care in primates?
A
It gives opportunity to learn complex social behaviours
2
Q
How do social primates reduce conflict?
A
Social display and appeasement behaviours (grooming, facial expression, body posture, sexual presentation)
3
Q
Why are alliances formed?
A
to increase social status within the group
4
Q
What three things is the complexity of social structure related to?
A
Ecological niche, resource distribution and taxonomic group