Causation And Development Of Behaviour Flashcards
What is culture evolution
Passing on information through non-genetic means
What is the endocrine system
A system of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream of vertebrates and each hormone has specific functions and effects specific target organs
What is the neuroendocrine response
The sets of neurons, glands and non-endocrine tissues, and the neurochemicals, hormones and humoral signals they produce and receive that function in an integrated manner to collectively regulate the physiological or behavioural state
What is abiotic factor
Not derived from living organisms
What is biotic factor
Derived from living organisms
What is an example of abiotic factor
Light and temperature
What is an example of biotic factor
Population density and sex ratio
What is a sign stimulus
A part of a stimulus configuration that is external to the animal and relevant to a particular response and the essential cues needed to allow a fixed action pattern to be performed
What is a supernormal stimulus
Elicits an exaggerated response and this can be territorial
What is a fixed action pattern
Behaviour is instinctive and genetically controlled and so cannot be stopped once started
What is an example of a supernormal stimulus
Red breasted Robin being territorial
What is habituation
An aspects of learning in which repeated applications of stimulus results in decreased responsiveness
