18 Questions
What is the study of animals in their natural settings called?
Ethology
What sound is crucial for mother turkeys to engage in mothering behaviors towards their chicks?
"Cheep-cheep" sound
Which principle of influence is NOT mentioned in the text?
Empathy
What do fixed action patterns refer to?
Autonomously triggered behaviors in animals
What are the primary features that seem to play minor roles in the mothering process of turkeys?
Smell, touch, appearance
What is a characteristic of fixed action patterns?
They are pre-programmed and work well most of the time
In the context of the text, what influences mother turkeys' behavior towards their chicks?
Fixed action patterns
In ethology, how are fixed action patterns described?
As automatic, stereotyped responses generated by specific stimuli
Which term refers to behaviors that are triggered by a specific stimulus and are carried out in a rigid sequence?
Automatic behavior
What triggers fixed action patterns in animals?
Specific stimuli or trigger features
Which of the following best describes the concept of automatic behavior in animals?
Involuntary, instinctual reactions
How do humans display pre-programmed tapes according to the text?
By exhibiting automatic, fixed action patterns
What are fixed action patterns?
Sequences of behavior that occur in virtually the same fashion and in the same order every time
What is a trigger feature in the context of fixed action patterns?
A small aspect of a situation that initiates a fixed action pattern
In terms of animal behavior, how do automatic, fixed action patterns usually work?
They work very well most of the time
Why does it make sense for mother turkeys to respond maternally to the cheep-cheep sound of turkey chicks?
Because only normal, healthy turkey chicks make that sound
What role does a replica polecat with recorded baby turkey sounds play in influencing animal behavior?
It triggers maternal care responses from mother turkeys despite being unnatural
What is the purpose of trigger features in fixed action patterns?
To simplify and initiate a fixed sequence of behaviors
Explore human behavior patterns including automatic fixed action patterns, pre-programmed tapes, mental shortcuts, types of responses, and profiteers. References include works by F.A.Clement and M.W.Fox. Dive into concepts in ethology and non-consequential reasoning.
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