Understanding Male Behavior in Chimpanzees

Understanding Male Behavior in Chimpanzees

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the genetic basis for male behavior, focusing on how male chimpanzees display dominance. It compares this behavior to human males who use material possessions to show off. The video humorously suggests that female chimps would be impressed by these displays.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the initial discussion on male behavior?

The genetic basis for male aggression

The tendency of males to show off

The nurturing nature of males

The intelligence of male chimpanzees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the scientific term used to describe the behavior of male chimpanzees showing dominance?

Foraging

Displaying

Nurturing

Aggression

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do male chimpanzees demonstrate their status to others?

By driving high-end convertibles

By wearing flashy suits

By buying a football team

By displaying natural behaviors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way humans show off that chimpanzees cannot?

Climbing trees

Wearing flashy suits

Making loud noises

Displaying natural behaviors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might a female chimpanzee do in response to a male's display?

Leave the group

Challenge the male

Go wild

Ignore the display