Exam 03

Question 1

According to reading #11a, which of the following is true about social play and social behavior in wild boar?

A) female and male piglets spend the same amount of time play fighting
B) adult females tend to be more solitary
C) play fighting among male piglets is similar to aggressive behavior among adult males
D) female winners of adult contests engaged in more play fighting as piglets than female losers

Answer 1

D

Question 2

According to reading #11a, all of the following are alternative benefits of social play/play fighting in male wild boar EXCEPT?

A) better coordination
B) enhanced muscle development
C) increased likelihood of winning adult contests
D) better “self-assessment”

Answer 2

C

Question 3

According to reading #11b, which of the following statements about brain size and form of play behavior in Australian birds is true?

A) solo players had the lowest average brain size
B) social players had slightly larger brains than non-players
C) object players had the largest average brain size
D) solo and object players had larger brains than non-players

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Consider the case study of Guld toadfish responses to dolphin sounds. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A) male toadfish do not decrease calling in response to dolphin whistles
B)