Animal Behavior: Exploring the Fascinating World of Animal Behavior

Question 1

What is a key ethical responsibility when caring for a pet?

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Making sure they have enough food and water

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Taking them to the vet when needed

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Treating them with respect and kindness

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Leaving them alone for long periods without supervision

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of animal intelligence?

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Physical

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Cognitive

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Instinctive

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Emotional

Question 3

Which animal species exhibits eusocial behavior, where individuals work together in a cooperative society?

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Ants

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Lions

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Wolves

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Dolphins

Question 4

Which of the following animals is renowned for its exceptional problem-solving abilities and use of tools?

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Chimpanzees

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Elephants

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Dogs

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Birds

Question 5

What is the term for the process by which animals learn and adapt their behavior based on their own experiences?

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Associative learning

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Imprinting

Question 6

What is the fundamental difference between instinct and learning?

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Instinct is innate and automatic, while learning is acquired through experience.

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Learning is more complex than instinct.

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Instinct is only found in higher animals.

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Learning is only possible in humans.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of associative learning, where animals connect different stimuli or events with a particular behavior?

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A dog salivating in response to the sound of a bell

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A bird singing to attract a mate

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A cat jumping at a laser pointer

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A chimpanzee using a stick to reach food

Question 8

Which animal species is generally NOT known for having advanced cognitive abilities?

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Goldfish

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Elephants

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Dolphins

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Primates

Question 9

Which of these is NOT considered an advanced cognitive ability in animals?

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Instinct

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Self-awareness

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Empathy

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Problem-solving

Question 10

Animals use various methods to communicate. Which of the following is NOT a common way animals communicate?

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Using sign language

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Chemical signals (pheromones)

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Visual signals (body language)

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Auditory signals (sounds)

Question 11

How does an animal's environment shape its intelligence?

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Animals develop skills suited to their specific habitats.

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All animals have the same level of intelligence.

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An animal's surroundings have no impact on its intelligence.

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Only advanced animals like primates are intelligent.

Question 12

What is the term for the ability of some animals to imitate the behaviors or sounds of other animals?

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Mimicry

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Echolocation

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Camouflage

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Temperature regulation

Question 13

What is the main purpose of courtship displays in animals?

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To attract potential mates

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To establish dominance over others

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To warn off predators

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To find food

Question 14

What is the term for the phenomenon where animals change their behavior based on their surroundings?

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Behavioral plasticity

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Epigenetics

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Social learning

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Evolution

Question 15

Which of the following is a type of bird known for its ability to use tools?

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Crows

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Parrots

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Eagles

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Hawks

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of instincts in animal behavior?

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To help animals survive and reproduce

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To learn from their environment

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To communicate with other animals

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To solve complex problems

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a learned behavior in animals?

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Instinct

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Problem-solving abilities

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Communication skills

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Tool use

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a method of communication animals use to convey messages?

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Telepathy

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Chemical signals

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Body language

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Vocalizations

Question 19

What is the unique dance honeybees perform to communicate the direction and distance of a food source called?

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Waggle dance

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Honey dance

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Swarm dance

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Forage dance

Question 20

Which behavior in chimpanzees indicates aggression?

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Drumming on the chest

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Lip smacking

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Yawning

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Grooming

Question 21

What is the primary sense dolphins rely on for hunting and communication?

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Echolocation

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Vision

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Hearing

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Smell

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of animal learning?

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Natural learning

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Imprinting

Question 23

What is the term for an animal's ability to recognize itself when looking in a mirror?

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Self-recognition

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Self-awareness

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Self-concept

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Mirror-gazing

Question 24

Which animal is renowned for its remarkable ability to utilize tools, like sticks and rocks, to acquire food and overcome challenges?

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Chimpanzee

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Dolphin

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Elephant

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Lion

Question 25

Which of the following abilities is NOT demonstrated by animals in research studies?

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Language comprehension

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Problem-solving

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Tool use

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Memory

Question 26

Which of the following animals is known for exhibiting cooperative behaviors, such as hunting and defending territory?

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Wolf

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Lion

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Tiger

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Bear

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of courtship behaviors in animals?

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To attract potential mates

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To assert dominance

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To defend territories

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To care for their young

Question 28

What is the term for the scientific study of animal behavior?

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Ethology

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Zoology

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Ecology

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Psychology

Question 29

In a bee colony, which of these describes the social structure?

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Queen bee, worker bees, then drones

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Drones, queen bees, then worker bees

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Worker bees, drones, then queen bees

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No social hierarchy exists

Question 30

When studying animal intelligence, it's crucial to consider the ethical concerns of using invasive research methods. What are some of these concerns?

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Animals may experience physical or psychological harm.

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Animals cannot provide consent.

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Invasive methods may not always provide reliable results.

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Invasive methods are always necessary to study animal intelligence.

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a benefit of social behavior in animals?

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Increased aggression

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Better chances of survival

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Improved communication skills

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Less competition for resources

Question 32

Which animal is known for its exceptional puzzle-solving skills?

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Raven

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Dolphin

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Dog

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Elephant

Question 33

What is the term for animals using objects to reach further or enhance their abilities?

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Tool use

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Symbolic communication

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Problem-solving

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Empathy

Question 34

What is the term for animals communicating using symbols?

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Symbolic communication

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Tool use

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Problem-solving

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Empathy

Question 35

What is the term for animals expressing concern or understanding for others?

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Empathy

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Problem-solving

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Self-awareness

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Social behavior

Question 36

Which animal possesses a large and complex brain enabling advanced cognitive abilities?

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Primate

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Shark

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Bird

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Octopus

Question 37

What is the term for animals learning from their errors and adjusting their behavior accordingly?

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Trial-and-error learning

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Operant conditioning

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Classical conditioning

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Imprinting

Question 38

Which animal is known for its sophisticated language and communication abilities?

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Dolphin

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Whale

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Parrot

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Monkey

Question 39

What is the term for the capacity of animals to gain knowledge from their experiences?

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Learning

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Instinct

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Reflex

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Problem-solving

Question 40

What is the purpose of the waggle dance performed by honeybees?

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To communicate the location of a food source

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To attract other bees to the hive

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To defend the hive from predators

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To mate with other bees

Question 41

What is the term for the ability of animals to identify and interact with specific individuals?

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Individual recognition

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Social bonding

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Cognition

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Habituation

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a feature of animal play?

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It is always competitive

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It is voluntary

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It is usually social

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It can aid in learning and skill development

Question 43

What is the term for the process by which animals learn to avoid harmful stimuli?

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Aversive conditioning

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Habituation

Question 44

What is the term for the scientific discipline that studies the behavior of animals?

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Ethology

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Zoology

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Psychology

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Biology

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of imprinting in animals?

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Baby geese adopting a moving object as their parent

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A dog obeying a command to sit

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A bird constructing a nest in a particular location

Question 46

Which communication type involves releasing chemical signals?

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Pheromones

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Body gestures

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Vocalizations

Question 47

What is the term for the scientific study of animal intelligence and cognition?

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Ethology

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Zoology

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Biology

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Psychology

Question 48

Which animal species relies on echolocation for navigation and hunting?

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Bats

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Dolphins

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Birds

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Fish

Question 49

What functions do pheromones serve in animal communication?

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Attracting mates, marking territory, and signaling danger

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Guiding navigation

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Teaching survival tactics to offspring

Question 50

Which of these exemplifies social learning in animals?

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Young chimpanzees mimicking their mothers' tool-using techniques

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A dog learning to avoid a food after a negative experience

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A bird instinctively building a nest in a particular style

Question 51

What term describes an animal's natural ability to recognize certain objects or stimuli without prior exposure?

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Instinct

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Learning

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Imprinting

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Cognition