Question

chapter 13 mastery
part a read each sentence. write the letter of the correct answer.

1. fighting is an example of ___.

a flying behavior
b nest - building behavior
c territorial behavior
d phototropism

1. ___ is an example of a chemical signal.

a an ants alarm scent
b a honeybees waggle dance
c a crickets chirp
d a fireflys pattern of flashes

1. ___ is a way of learning that involves connecting a behavior with a reward or punishment.

a observational learning
b trial - and - error learning
c conditioning
d insight

1. nest - building is an example of a(n) ___.

a instinct
b reflex
c imprint
d stimulus

1. since grown birds can fly even without practicing, flying is ___ for birds.

a learned
b a stimulus
c a reflex
d innate
part b match each term with its definition. write the letter of the correct answer on the line.
column a

1. phototropism
2. imprinting
3. conditioning
4. insight
5. communication
6. visual signals
7. channel
8. instinct
9. gravitropism
10. observational learning

column b
a the response of plants to gravity
b the ability to solve a new problem based on experience
c seen by other organisms
d animal bonds with the first object it sees
e innate behavior that follows a pattern
f learning by watching or listening to the behavior of others
g the response of plants to light
h a way of communicating
i animal connects one stimulus with another stimulus
j sending information

Explanation:

1. Fighting is a form of territorial behavior in animals.
2. An ant's alarm scent is a chemical signal used for communication.
3. Conditioning is learning by connecting a behavior with a reward or punishment.
4. Nest - building is an innate instinct in many animals.
5. Flying is an innate ability for birds.
6. Phototropism is the response of plants to light.
7. Imprinting is when an animal bonds with the first object it sees.
8. Conditioning is an animal connecting one stimulus with another.
9. Insight is the ability to solve a new problem based on experience.
10. Communication is sending information.
11. Visual signals are seen by other organisms.
12. A channel is a way of communicating.
13. Instinct is innate behavior that follows a pattern.
14. Gravitropism is the response of plants to gravity.
15. Observational learning is learning by watching or listening to the behavior of others.

Answer:

1. C
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. G
7. C
8. I
9. B
10. J
11. C
12. H
13. E
14. A
15. F