How Can Cultural Transmission of Male Songs Facilitate the Early

question 24

Essay

How can cultural transmission of male songs facilitate the early stages of species formation in Darwin's finches?

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Definitions:

Primary A1 Component

The initial segment of the auditory cortex that processes basic auditory information.

Sometimes-Opponent-Process Theory

A theory suggesting emotional reactions are followed by opposite emotional states; initially applied to psychological explanations of drug addiction.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Responses

Automatic, reflexive reactions to specific stimuli that are not learned, such as jerking your hand away from a hot surface.