Which of the Following Changes Is an Example of a Proximate

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes is an example of a proximate cause of animal migration?

• A) Temperature
• B) Availability of food resources
• C) Safe nesting sites
• D) Rainfall
• E) Day length

Recognize the significance of critical periods such as imprinting in animal development.

Differentiate between innate and learned behaviors.

Explain the role of environmental and genetic factors in shaping animal behavior.

Understand the concept of classical and operant conditioning in behavioral learning.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, low muscle tone, and vivid dreams, playing a crucial role in memory and learning.

Hibernate

A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter, allowing survival through periods of reduced food availability.

Cold-blooded

Refers to organisms, such as reptiles and fish, that do not regulate their body temperature internally but rely on external sources.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms to convert food to energy, maintain cellular structure, and grow.