lecture 12 quiz- soical behavior

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Which type of aggression is characterized by aggressive behavior aimed at capturing or killing prey for food?

Fear-induced Aggression
Territorial Aggression
Predatory Aggression (correct)
Social Aggression

According to Konrad Lorenz's theory, which factor is NOT considered to influence aggression?

Early experiences
Genetics
Personal beliefs (correct)
Hormones

Which type of aggression is displayed by mothers to defend offspring from perceived threats?

Maternal Aggression (correct)
Territorial Aggression
Predatory Aggression
Pain-induced Aggression

What is the adaptive function of aggression related to establishing dominance hierarchies?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of aggression occurs within the same species and is often related to competition for mates, resources, or social status?

Social Aggression (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about aggression is NOT true according to the information provided?

Aggression is influenced solely by genetic factors (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of aggression mentioned in the text?

Dominance aggression (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of aggression for animals?

Obtaining mates or territory (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between aggression and natural selection?

Strong, healthy individuals are more likely to succeed in aggressive encounters and pass on their genes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of maternal aggression?

To protect offspring (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between aggression within and between species?

Aggression within a species can occur due to conflicts over resources like mates or territory, while aggression between species can occur in predator-prey relationships or territorial conflicts. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Konrad Lorenz's theory on aggression?

The text does not provide information about Konrad Lorenz's theory. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of aggression in primate societies?

To establish social hierarchies and secure access to mates (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to influence aggression in primates?

Availability of food (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between mating and aggression in many species?

Aggression is used to compete for mates, leading to displays of dominance and territorial defense (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the heritability of aggression is MOST accurate?

Aggression has a heritable component, as evidenced by selective breeding experiments, but is also influenced by environmental factors (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential function of aggression in primate societies?

Promoting group cohesion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of aggression in maintaining social order in species with complex social structures, like chimpanzees?

Aggression is used to reinforce social hierarchies and resolve conflicts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the culling of submissive individuals and their progeny within a population?

Intense selection against submissiveness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What complex dynamics of social behavior are illustrated by fights within all-male flocks?

Escalation until only one survivor remains (C) Signup and view all the answers

In mice, what method can lead to the development of aggressive behavior through dominance hierarchies?

Exposing mice to helpless individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What physiological adaptations contribute to the fighting ability of animals selected for aggression?

Thicker blood vessel walls (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the research on mice suggest about the neural basis for social dominance and aggression?

Stronger excitatory synapses in the medial prefrontal cortex in dominants (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do stable social groups from a young age influence aggressive behaviors in chickens?

Promote 'social inertia' leading to peaceful coexistence (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Lorenz's theory on aggression, what is the primary driving force behind aggressive behavior?

A built-up energy or drive that needs to be discharged (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as influencing an individual's strategy for resolving an aggressive challenge?

The individual's age and gender (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the influence of environmental factors on aggressive behavior?

Animals kept in isolation may display aggression due to fear and lack of social interaction. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE about the heritability of aggressive traits?

Roosters have been selectively bred for fighting ability for thousands of years, demonstrating the heritability of aggressive traits. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding aggression within and between species?

Aggression can occur both within the same species and between different species. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following factors is most likely to influence the expression of aggressive behavior, such as 'road rage'?

Both genetic factors and environmental situations (A) Signup and view all the answers