Brains and Behavior

Question 1

Discuss how evolution affects behavioral phenotypes, i.e., how it can evolve in
response to selection.

Question 2

Explain how learning is a heritable trait that can evolve, but that selection for
improved learning can also have some negative life history consequences.

Question 3

Explain the adaptive significance of social behavior and inclusive fitness.

Question 4

Apply Hamilton’s rule to predict if altruistic behavior is likely.