BIOA02H3 : Lec01 - Animal Behaviour.docx

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How does behavior influence populations / communities. Humans have always studied animal behavior informally. Animal behavior informs behavioral ecology = study of how organisms make decisions that influence their survival and reproductive success. Study of how animals decide: where to carry out activities, select resources, respond to predators and competitors. Study of animal behavior in natural environments from an evolutionary prospective: ethology. Gene products (e. g. enzymes) can affect behavior by starting a series of gene-environment interactions that underlie development of behavioral mechanisms. Experimental methods to determine how genes and environment influence behavior: deprivation experiments. Young animals are reared with no experiences related to behavior: genetic experiments. Genome is altered by interbreeding; by comparing individuals that differ by only one gene; or by knocking out or inserting specific genes. Biologists study the ways both genes and the environment influence the development of behavioral phenotypes. Complete and functional on first use: learned behavior.

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Based on what you have learned about emotion and motivation, learning theories, as well as biological (nature) and environmental/social (nurture) factors, explore the debate on what is known about the causes of aggressive behavior. Include the following sections in your essay.

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Nature: Biological Basis of Behavior

Is one gender naturally (genetically) more or less aggressive than the other gender? Why or why not? Discuss evidence to support your position. (Refer to specific theories, models, and research of particular psychologists in this section of the paper.)

Nurture: Social and Environmental Influences on Behavior

Does exposure to aggressive behavior in the environment (i.e. home, role models, caregivers, media - TV, movies, music, and video games), encourage or discourage aggressive behavior? Discuss evidence to support your position. (Refer to specific theories, models, and research of particular psychologists in this section of the paper.)

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Based on what you have learned about biological and environmental influences on behavior, which plays a more influential role in helping us understand aggression?

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