Understanding Male Behavior in Chimpanzees

Understanding Male Behavior in Chimpanzees

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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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, highlighting the natural instinct to exhibit dominance.

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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 role of males in family structures

The impact of environment on male behavior

The tendency of males to show off

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Aggression

Displaying

Socializing

Territorialism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do male chimpanzees demonstrate their status to other males?

By wearing flashy suits

By buying a football team

By displaying

By driving a high-end convertible

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are male chimpanzees unable to use to attract females?

Flashy suits

Football teams

High-end convertibles

All of the above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might female chimpanzees react to the male displays according to the video?

They would ignore it

They would be indifferent

They would be impressed

They would go wild