Study Tips!

51.1 Stimuli& Mediation

- Fixed Action Pattern (FAP)

- Stereotyped, innate behavior

EXs) European graylag goose, stickleback fish, human infant

ANIMAL SIGNALS& COMMUNICATION

è Used for species recognition, mating, social behavior

-         Pheromones= hormones

-         Ex) ants, Queen bees

è Visual=aggression or courtship

è Auditory= communication over long distances

CHI- SQUARE

è EQ’N: =∑(O-E)^2/ E

è DEGREES OF FREEDOM: n-1 where n=independent variables

51.2 Experience& Behavior

“Monkey see, Monkey Do”

51.3 Individual& Reproduction

-Optimal Foraging Model: minimal cost& maximum benefits >

-polyGYNOUS:  “pimp” ONE male, MANY female

-polyANDROUS:  “guy-magnet” ONE female, MANY male

**sexual selection is influenced by imprinting**