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Set 40 Animal Behavior

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Question 1

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Fixed action patterns

A) are controlled by the nervous system.
B) usually can be extinguished by learning.
C) are always simple.
D) challenge the notion of biological determinism.
E) require prior exposure to other individuals to be expressed.

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Question 2

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Suppose that nearly all healthy individuals of a fish species perform a swimming pattern upon exposure to a chemical.This response is very similar across all individuals of the species,and is exceedingly difficult to prevent via learning.Most likely,this behavior is an example of

A) behavioral imprinting.
B) a fixed action pattern.
C) orienting.
D) a pheromone.
E) an alarm call.

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Question 3

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The per (period)gene primarily affects

A) behavioral imprinting.
B) running speed.
C) running duration.
D) alarm call production.
E) daily activity patterns.

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