Animal Cultures Flashcards
1
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What is culture
A
Behaviour patterns transmitted by imitation or tuition
2
Q
4 traits necessary for culture
A
- Social learning
- Vertical transmission
- Memory
- Ability to extract general rules from specific events of behaviour
3
Q
What is behavioural variation
A
More exposure to a model results in more opportunities for social learning
4
Q
Give an example of elephant cultures
A
Develop traditions - dig where others have dug
Digging - nutritional benefits, finding mates, maintaining valuable relationships
Have observational learning
5
Q
What are 2 learning modes of cultural evolution
A
- Imitation - learning by observation
2. Emulation - learning by results
6
Q
What is cumulative culture evolution
A
Accumulation of knowledge and skills over generations
