Chapter 51 Reading-animal Behavior

Question 1

How do behavioral ecologists define behavior?

Answer 1

Behavior is an action carried out by muscles under control of nerves and in response to stimuli.

Question 2

What is the focus of Proximate questions of behavior?

Answer 2

“How” a behavior occurs or is modified

Question 3

What is the focus of Ultimate questions of behavior?

Answer 3

“Why” a behavior occurs in the context of natural selection.

Question 4

Define ethology

Answer 4

The study and science of animal behavior

Question 5

Define Fixed Action Patterns

Answer 5

A sequence of unlearned acts directly likes to a simple stimulus

Question 6

Define Sign stimulus

Answer 6

The trigger for for a fixed action pattern

Question 7

Define imprinting

Answer 7

The formation at specific stage in life of a long-lasting behavioral response in a particular individual or object

Question 8

Define sensitive period

Answer 8

A limited developmental phase when this type of learning can occur

Question 9

Difference between kinesis and taxis

Answer 9

Kinesis is a reaction to stimuli that does not involve moving but hiding oneself while taxis is a response that involves running away