Social Behavior

Elephants commonly raise their offspring in a __________ group, so there are other elephants to help out with the calves’ care.

• function

• member

• social

• group

Salmon are fish that usually travel in schools (large groups). Explain why this would benefit the salmon.

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Lions live in prides. What are the benefits of living in a group like this in the wild?

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Living in groups______.

• attracts predators

• helps prey spot predators

• helps animals find food

• all of the above

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Which of these is an example of group behavior by ants?

• sleeping

• building tunnels

• crawling

• breathing

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Animals have better chance of surviving when living in groups.

• no

• some

• all

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Why do wildebeests form large groups when they migrate?

• defense against predators

• building homes

• exercise

• hibernation

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Which of the following is a primary benefit of social behavior in animals?

• Increased competition for resources

• Improved chances of survival

• Decreased genetic diversity

• Isolation from predators

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In a scientific study, researchers observed that meerkats take turns standing guard while others forage. What does this behavior exemplify?

• Altruism

• Parasitism

• Predation

• Competition

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals in a group reduce their vigilance because others are also watching for predators?

• Social loafing

• Dilution effect

• Bypass effect

• Groupthink