Campbell AP Biology in Focus Chapter 039 test EXAM Bank
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behavioral ecology correct answers The study of the evolution of and ecological basis for animal
behavior.
fixed action pattern correct answers In animal behavior, a sequence of unlearned acts that is essentially
unchangeable and, once initiated, usually carried to completion.
sign stimulus correct answers An external sensory cue that triggers a fixed action pattern by an animal.
migration correct answers A regular, long-distance change in location.
circadian clock correct answers An internal mechanism that maintains a 24-hour activity rhythm or cycle.
circannual rhythm correct answers Behavioral rhythm linked to the yearly cycle of seasons.
signal correct answers In animal behavior, transmission of a stimulus from one animal to another.
communication correct answers In animal behavior, a process involving transmission of, reception of,
and response to signals.
pheromone correct answers In animals and fungi, a small molecule released into the environment that
functions in communication between members of the same species.
innate behavior correct answers Animal behavior that is developmentally fixed and under strong genetic
control and is exhibited in virtually the same form by all individuals in a population despite internal and
external environmental differences during development and throughout their lifetimes.
cross-fostering study correct answers A behavioral study in which the young of one species are placed in
the care of adults from another species.
twin study correct answers A behavioral study in which researchers compare the behavior of identical
twins raised apart with that of identical twins raised in the same household.
learning correct answers The modification of behavior based on specific experiences.
imprinting correct answers In animal behavior, the formation at a specific stage in life of a long-lasting
behavioral response to a specific individual or object.
sensitive period correct answers A limited phase in an animal's development when learning of particular
behaviors can take place; also called a critical period.
spatial learning correct answers The establishment of a memory that reflects the environment's spatial
structure.
Graded and Atested 2023 Q & A
behavioral ecology correct answers The study of the evolution of and ecological basis for animal
behavior.
fixed action pattern correct answers In animal behavior, a sequence of unlearned acts that is essentially
unchangeable and, once initiated, usually carried to completion.
sign stimulus correct answers An external sensory cue that triggers a fixed action pattern by an animal.
migration correct answers A regular, long-distance change in location.
circadian clock correct answers An internal mechanism that maintains a 24-hour activity rhythm or cycle.
circannual rhythm correct answers Behavioral rhythm linked to the yearly cycle of seasons.
signal correct answers In animal behavior, transmission of a stimulus from one animal to another.
communication correct answers In animal behavior, a process involving transmission of, reception of,
and response to signals.
pheromone correct answers In animals and fungi, a small molecule released into the environment that
functions in communication between members of the same species.
innate behavior correct answers Animal behavior that is developmentally fixed and under strong genetic
control and is exhibited in virtually the same form by all individuals in a population despite internal and
external environmental differences during development and throughout their lifetimes.
cross-fostering study correct answers A behavioral study in which the young of one species are placed in
the care of adults from another species.
twin study correct answers A behavioral study in which researchers compare the behavior of identical
twins raised apart with that of identical twins raised in the same household.
learning correct answers The modification of behavior based on specific experiences.
imprinting correct answers In animal behavior, the formation at a specific stage in life of a long-lasting
behavioral response to a specific individual or object.
sensitive period correct answers A limited phase in an animal's development when learning of particular
behaviors can take place; also called a critical period.
spatial learning correct answers The establishment of a memory that reflects the environment's spatial
structure.
