AP Biology (Mader), 11th Edition

Chapter 43: Behavioral Ecology

Learning Outcomes

43.1 Inheritance Influences Behavior

1. Explain the key aspects of studies that suggest behavior has a genetic basis.
2. Describe the body systems that play a role in influencing behavior.

43.2 The Environment Influences Behavior

1. Choose the correct sequence of events required for classical and operant conditioning.
2. Identify examples of how the environment influences behavior.

43.3 Animal Communication

1. Recognize the various ways that animals can communicate.
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of chemical, auditory, visual, and tactile communication.

43.4 Behaviors That Increase Fitness

1. Describe how territoriality and the foraging techniques associated with it will increase fitness.
2. Recognize various strategies that will increase an individual's fitness.