Altruism Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

Altruism is

• A)displaced aggressive behavior.
• B)a means of ranking animals in a dominance hierarchy.
• C)actions of an animal that immediately benefit others rather than itself.
• D)belligerent behavior that helps an animal compete in its society.

Recognize various animal behavior strategies for survival and reproduction.

Identify factors influencing animal communication and the modes of communication.

Comprehend the types of learning in animals and their implications for behavior.

Explain the concept of inclusive fitness and its role in altruistic behaviors.

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Definitions:

Structuralists

Psychologists who analyze the basic elements of consciousness and how they relate to experience, originating as a school of thought in the 19th century.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and the ways in which they can be learned or unlearned, excluding the study of internal mental states.

Pure Research

Research conducted without concern for immediate applications.

Research Topic

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