Multiple Choice Question ____ theory states that behavior is tied to evolution, is strongly affected by biological influence, and is characterized by critical or sensitive periods. O Ecological O Biological O Ethological O Behavioral
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Which of the following levels of analysis are proximate? a. Mechanism and adaptive function b. Mechanism and developmental c. Mechanism and evolutionary history d. Developmental and adaptive function 2. Meadow voles' polygynous behavior is controlled hormonally due to the lack of vasopressin. This is an example of: a. Proximate explanation b. Ultimate explanation c. Adaptive explanation d. Developmental explanation 3. The correct steps from DNA to behavior are: a. Transcription, Translation, Epigenetic Modifications b. Translation, Transcription, Epigenetic Modifications c. Translation, Epigenetic Modifications, Transcription d. Transcription, Epigenetic Modifications, Translation 4. The nail in the coffin for the nature-nurture debate is demonstrated by ______ as they show direct G by E interactions. a. Supergenes b. Polyphenisms c. Histones d. Polymorphisms 5. Are all individuals born in low-quality environments doomed? a. Yes, as the environment is just as important as genes, individuals without good quality environments during development are likely not able to survive to reproduce. b. Yes, as parental effects cannot compensate for low-quality environments. c. No, adaptive responses can take place over the lifetime or even across generations. d. No, genes are resistant against environmental stressors and genes can overcome most low-quality environments. 6. The command center hypothesis is adaptive for all reasons except: a. Nervous systems are organized to avoid conflicts between competing stimuli. b. There is a hierarchy that puts survival and reproduction as the highest priority. c. Multiple command centers can better specialize and prioritize survival and reproductive behaviors. d. When one command center is inhibited, another command center can control an adaptive behavior. 7. Which is not an example of a fixed action pattern? a. A hatchling gull pecking at its parent's beak. b. A mother goose retrieving a glass bottle nearby her nest and incubating it. c. A digger bee copulating with a ball of beetle larvae. d. A territorial bird singing a specific repertoire to an encroaching competitor.
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What do the behaviorists believe has the greatest effect on behavior (human and animal)? a. NURTURE / Experiences (the effects of reward & punishment on behavior) b. NATURE / Biology (genetics, brain chemistry & hormones effect on behavior) c. BOTH (Nature and Nurture interacting together) d. FITNESS / The behavior offers a better chance of survival and chance to bear offspring (who will also have or learn that behavior) 2. What do the evolutionary psychologists believe has the greatest effect on behavior (human and animal)? a. NURTURE / Experiences (the effects of reward & punishment on behavior) b. NATURE / Biology (genetics, brain chemistry & hormones effect on behavior) c. BOTH (Nature and Nurture interacting together) d. FITNESS / The behavior offers a better chance of survival and chance to bear offspring (who will also have or learn that behavior)
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