7. Vocal communication Flashcards

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What is a comparative study? (Vocals PCA)

A

Comparing theories in psychology to animals

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What call is used between partners? (Vocals PCA)

A

contact call

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What call is used during sexual competition? (Vocals PCA)

A

mating calls

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4
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What calls are used for social interaction? (Vocals PCA)

A

dominance calls

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5
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In fur seals, who is the only seal a pups will respond to? (Vocals PCA)

A

Their mother

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In fur seals, what happens after 5 days of their mothers absence? (Vocals PCA)

A

They begin to respond to other mothers calls

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In fur seals, what happens after 11 days of mothers absence? (Vocals PCA)

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40 % of pups will respond to any call

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What are mother fallow deer not capable of doing? (Vocals PCA)

A

Recognising their own calves call

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How do mother fallow deers find their young after separation? (Vocals PCA)

A

The location of separation

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What is dependent on the anti-predator strategy? (Vocals PCA)

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The ability to recognise parents or offspring

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What is an example of inter-sexual interaction? (Vocals PCA)

A

Males using vocal signals to advertise themselves to females

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What is an example of intra-sexual selection? (Vocals PCA)

A

Males using vocal signals to advertise their fighting ability to other males

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What do females red deer seek in male breeding partners? (Vocals PCA)

A

Roaring at higher rates and longer frequencies

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What is an example of human non-verbal communication? (Vocals PCA)

A

Crying

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In terms of male and female voices, what are the pitches and frequencies before puberty? (Vocals PCA)

A
  • Girls & boys have the same pitch

- Boys have lower resonance frequencies

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In terms of male and female voices, what are the pitches and frequencies after puberty? (Vocals PCA)

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  • Males have lower pitch

- Females have higher resonance frequencies