Animal Behavior Test Study Guide

A squirrel no longer runs away from people taking pictures of it at a National Park after this happens frequently over a period of time.

What is this an example of?

• Habituation

• Reasoning

• Imprinting

• Observation

• Playing

Young wolves watch and copy behaviors of older animals when they hunt together.

What is this an example of?

• Habituation

• Reasoning

• Imprinting

• Observation

• Playing

A baby duck follows the animal it recognizes or marks as its mother after hatching.

What is this an example of?

• Habituation

• Reasoning

• Imprinting

• Observation

• Playing

Kittens pounce and wrestle with each other. By doing this, they learn how to catch prey.

What is this an example of?

• Habituation

• Reasoning

• Imprinting

• Observation

• Playing

A dog pulls the drawer on its puzzle toy, and there is a treat inside. The dog gets a new puzzle toy and opens the drawer on that to find a treat.

What is this an example of?

• Habituation

• Reasoning

• Imprinting

• Observation

• Playing

Leads to a hierarchy in most animals, the dominant male having the highest level.

• Estrogen

• Norepinephrine

• Testosterone

• Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline. Increases heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

• Estrogen

• Norepinephrine

• Testosterone

• Epinephrine

Known as the fight or flight hormone. Releases in response to physical or mental stress such as fear or injury.

• Estrogen

• Norepinephrine

• Testosterone

• Epinephrine

How is this dog feeling?

• Stressed

• Alert

• Playful

• Relaxed

• Scared

How is this dog feeling?

• Stressed

• Alert

• Playful

• Relaxed

• Scared