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Animal Biology

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Set 16 Communications Channels And Functions

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Question 1

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One way to define communication is as something that happens when a sender produces a signal that contains information that is transmitted through the environment, that is then detected by a receiver, who then interprets the signal and decides how to respond. This sort of definition may create some problems because it may inappropriately include the transmission of information that might more appropriately be described as a

A) cue.
B) display.
C) intention movement.
D) signal.

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Question 2

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Many believe that a definition of communication must include

A) all instances of dishonest signals as well as honest ones.
B) all instances of information transfer, regardless of the benefit or lack thereof to either the sender or to the receiver.
C) the idea that receivers must benefit from the transmission of information.
D) the idea that the sender benefits from transmitting the information by altering the behavior of the receiver.

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Question 3

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A signal transmitted literally at the speed of light would have to be a _____ signal.

A) auditory
B) chemical
C) tactile
D) visual

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