Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions


1	An example of evolutionary homology would be:
		A)	an ant tracking food and a dog tracking birds
		B)	the arms of a primate and the wings of a bat
		C)	the wings of a bat and the wings of a butterfly
		D)	a worm tunneling in the garden and a prairie dog burrowing in the desert


2	The wings of a robin and the wings of a hornet are an example of:
		A)	sociobiology
		B)	ethology
		C)	homology
		D)	analogy


3	Ethology is the study of:
		A)	traits shared by two or more species through inheritance from a common ancestor
		B)	the natural behavior of animals under natural conditions
		C)	the natural behavior of animals under unnatural conditions
		D)	traits shared by two or more species that are similar in function but unrelated evolutionarily


4	The idea that fitness is measured by the reproductive success of your genes and/or the genes of your relatives is:
		A)	inclusive fitness
		B)	altruism
		C)	reproductive strategy
		D)	survival of the fittest


5	A male primate that tries to impregnate as many females as possible is exhibiting a (an):
		A)	reproductive strategy
		B)	irresponsible behavior
		C)	altruistic behavior
		D)	inclusive fitness


6	Altruistic behavior is defined as:
		A)	behavior that takes place in an unnatural environment
		B)	behavior that takes place in a natural environment
		C)	behavior that benefits others without regard to one's safety
		D)	behavior that guarantees successful reproduction


7	Anthropologists study baboons because:
		A)	they are easy to find
		B)	their environment is similar to that of our early ancestors
		C)	their aggressive behavior mirrors our own
		D)	they practice monogamy


8	Baboon social structure is built around:
		A)	friendships
		B)	mutual aid within the group
		C)	recognition of individuals
		D)	all the above


9	Among chimps the mother-infant bond:
		A)	is not as strong as the bond between siblings
		B)	lasts only a short time
		C)	seems the strongest and most influential
		D)	creates tension between the mother and father


10	Male chimps achieve social position through:
		A)	expressions, gestures, and vocalizations
		B)	their mother
		C)	violence and force
		D)	all the above


11	Chimp behavior is:
		A)	based heavily on sexual activity
		B)	variable from group to group
		C)	expressed mainly through violence
		D)	all the above


12	Which of the following behaviors do bonobos and chimps share?
		A)	constant sexual receptiveness
		B)	cooperative hunting
		C)	tool use
		D)	frequent bipedal locomotion


13	Among the bonobos, friendly posturing and sexual receptiveness serve the same purpose as:
		A)	fighting
		B)	grooming
		C)	hunting
		D)	achieving dominance


14	The motivation for sex among bonobos is:
		A)	psychological
		B)	social
		C)	reproductive
		D)	all the above


15	Of the apes, the chimpanzee and bonobo:
		A)	spend most of their time on the savanna
		B)	provide less care for their young
		C)	provide the best model for the evolution of human behavior
		D)	are the most aggressive

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