Animal Behavior Senses

What is the minimum number of neurons involved in mediating a simple reflex arc?

• One neuron

• Two neurons

• Three neurons

• Four neurons

Which of the following is NOT a component of a simple reflex arc?

• Sensory Neuron

• Interneuron

• Motor Neuron

• Auditory circuit

What is the functional value of the Withdrawal Reflex?

• It is a whole body response to a sudden stimulus

• It is in response to light intensity

• It involves pulling away from painful stimulus

• It is part of the behavior repertoire of new infants

What triggers pupil dilation/contraction?

• Painful stimulus

• Sudden stimulus

• Light intensity

• Respiratory occlusion

What are innate behaviors?

• Behaviors that are learned after birth

• Behaviors that are influenced by the environment

• Behaviors that are genetically inherited

• Behaviors that change frequently

Why are innate behaviors important for an organism?

• They ensure the organism learns from its environment

• They increase the fitness of an organism

• They allow the organism to adapt to new environments

• They provide entertainment for the organism

Which of the following is NOT a type of innate behavior?

• Instinct

• Fixed Action Patterns (FAP)

• Imprinting

• Mimicry

What initiates a Fixed Action Pattern according to the learning material?

• A complex series of events

• A specific stimulus

• A change in the environment

• A learned behavior

Which of the following is a characteristic of Fixed Action Patterns?

• They vary greatly each time they are performed

• They are learned behaviors

• They are usually always carried out to completion

• They are rarely seen in animals

What will a graylag goose do when it sees an egg outside its nest?

• Leave the egg where it is

• Roll it back into the nest

• Ignore the egg if it does not resemble hers

• Only retrieve it if it's the first time it's been moved