Nerves, Brains + Behaviour Flashcards
(39 cards)
how many sampling decisions is there
3
what are the 3 types of sampling decision
what subjects to observe
where to observe
when to observe
how many types of behaviour sampling is there
4
what are the 4 types of behaviour sampling
ad libitum
focal sampling
scan sampling
behaviour sampling
what is ad Libitum sampling
recording whatever behaviours may be important in a non-uniform way
what is focal sampling
observing 1 individual for a set time, recording all behaviours and the duration of them
what is scan sampling
quick snapshot of what animals are doing at a specific time
what is behaviour sampling
focusing one a particular type of behaviour
how many types of timing/duration is there when sampling
3
what are the 3 types of timing/duration when sampling
continuous
instantaneous
1/10 sampling
what do primates form
complex social groups
what is characteristic of individuals in complex social groups of primates
flexible in social strategies and decision making
able to form differentiated social relationships
what 4 things is the social complexity of primate groups a result of
capacity to recognise group members
kin identification
decision making based on past interactions
trade services and resources
what determine the dynamics and structure of social groups
social interactions of group members
what is the main function of grooming in primates
social interaction
reinforcing bonds
what does the brain contain (not detailed)
various paired structures, each with defined roles
what species have analogous features like our brains
slime moulds
describe the nervous system of a sea anemone
nerve net serves simple behaviours such as contraction and relaxation
describe the nervous system of earthworms
ganglia in each segment coordinate movement and anterior ganglia coordinate more complex behaviours
describe the nervous system of squid
more complex behaviours are swerved by collections of neurones in specialised ganglia
describe the nervous system of humans
central nervous system communicate to cell and organs via the peripheral nervous system
what makes up the CNS
human brain
spinal chord
what can the head ganglia of C.elegans be thought of
a brain
what is much of the brain given over to
integration of complex behaviours, learning and memory