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1_______ is movement toward or away from a stimulus.


2Orientations are behaviors that position an animal in its most favorable environment.
A)True
B)False


3Define kinesis.


4Define agonistic behavior.


5An agonistic behavior that results in retreat or avoidance is a _______, whereas one that produces a more forceful response, such as intimidation or harm is an ___________.


6What organism will you use to study kinesis?


7What organism will you use to study taxis?


8List three aggressive behaviors in male Siamese fighting fish.


9List two aggressive behaviors you've observed in dogs or cats.


10hackle/raise hair, bare teeth, hiss/growl/snarl, etc.


11What is a stimulus you could use to study taxis in fruit flies?


12The movement away from a specific temperature is ________
A)negative chemotaxis
B)negative thermotaxis
C)positive thermotaxis
D)negative phototaxis


13What is an advantage of an innate behavior?


14What is an advantage of a learned behavior?





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