1. Animals that help other anmals of the same species are expected to

be genetically related to the other animals

2. The presence of altruistic behavior is most likely due to kin selection, a theory maintaining that

genes enhance survival of copies of themselves by directing organisms to assist others who share those genes

3. The central concept of sociobiology is that

most aspects of our social behavior have an evolutionary basis

4. Which scientist suggested that human social behavior may have a gentic basis?

E.O. Wilson

5. Which scientist developed the concept of inclusive fitness?

William Hamilton

6. What is ethology?

the scientific study of how animals behave, especially in their natural environments

7. Which of the following is an example of imprinting?

young duckling following their mother. It may be triggered by visual or chemical stimuli. (social attachment is made to another object)

8. Which of the following animals is most likely to have imprinting?

it promotes survival of newborn animals and shapes their future breeding activities

9. Who was the first to demonstrate imprinting?

Konrad Lorenz

10. Which of the following is an example of a Fixed Action Pattern (FAP)?

A stickleback fish attacks a wood block with a red bottom. (A red underside is a sign stimulus that provokes aggressive behavior in sticklebacks)