Chapter 9. 9·1–9·4 Behaviors are traits that can evolve.

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Check your understanding of concepts from 9·1–9·4 Behaviors are traits that can evolve by answering the following questions.

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1. When a goose spots an egg outside of its nest, the goose gets out of the nest and rolls the egg back. Once started, a goose continues the egg-retrieval movement all the way back to the nest, even if the egg is taken away during the process. This is called:

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Correct. (See section 9·2 Some behaviors are innate.)
Incorrect. (See section 9·2 Some behaviors are innate.)

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2. Why do human taste preferences exist?

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Correct. (See section 9·1 Behavior has adaptive value, just like other traits.)
Incorrect. (See section 9·1 Behavior has adaptive value, just like other traits.)

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3. Select the best physiological explanation for modern human preference for fatty foods.

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Correct. (See section 9·1 Behavior has adaptive value, just like other traits.)
Incorrect. (See section 9·1 Behavior has adaptive value, just like other traits.)

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4. Which of the following are correct statements about fixed action patterns?

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Correct. (See section 9·4 Complex-appearing behaviors don’t require complex thought in order to evolve.)
Incorrect. (See section 9·4 Complex-appearing behaviors don’t require complex thought in order to evolve.)

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5. Which of the following is NOT a topic in animal behavior?

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Correct. (See section 9·1 Behavior has adaptive value, just like other traits.)
Incorrect. (See section 9·1 Behavior has adaptive value, just like other traits.)

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