Behavioral Biology: Proximate and Ultimate Causes of Behavior

Review Questions

The ability of rats to learn how to run a maze is an example of ________.

  1. imprinting
  2. classical conditioning
  3. operant conditioning
  4. cognitive learning

Hint:

D

The training of animals usually involves ________.

  1. imprinting
  2. classical conditioning
  3. operant conditioning
  4. cognitive learning

Hint:

C

The sacrifice of the life of an individual so that the genes of relatives may be passed on is called ________.

  1. operant learning
  2. kin selection
  3. kinesis
  4. imprinting

Hint:

B

Why are polyandrous mating systems more rare than polygynous matings?

  1. Only males are capable of multiple rounds of reproduction within a single breeding season.
  2. Only females care for the young.
  3. Females usually experience more intrasexual selection pressure than males.
  4. Females usually devote more energy to offspring production and development.

Hint:

D