Bio - psych: lecture 2.4.1
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What is an ethogram?

  • A data sheet used to record behavioral categories
  • A written definition (form/structure or consequences) for every category of behavior
  • A systematic collection of behavioral data
  • both A and B (correct)
  • What is an important consideration when choosing categories for behavior recording?

  • Categories should be dependent on each other.
  • Behaviors included in a category should be heterogeneous.
  • Categories should be independent of each other. (correct)
  • There is no need to consider homogeneity when choosing categories.
  • What is the purpose of preliminary observations?

  • To become familiar with the focal animal
  • To practice recording methods
  • To become familiar with the behavior of the animal
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the sampling rule commonly used for zoo animal studies?

    <p>focal animal sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is behavior recorded using instantaneous time sampling?

    <p>Both A and D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a score NOT obtained from instantaneous time sampling represent?

    <p>Duration of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data analysis is often used for presenting results?

    <p>Descriptive statistics and graphs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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