PSC 142 Chapter 3: ch 3 notes
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Ethology - scientific study of the evolutionary basis of behavior & the contributions of such evolved responses to a species" survival & development. Modern ethology from konrad lorenz & niko tinbergen (2 european zoologists) Lorenzo & tinbergen believed all members of animal species are born with a number of biologically programmed behaviors that are. Natural selection - characteristics that promote adaptation to environment will help individual survive, reproduce, & pass on to offspring. Ethologists focus on inborn or instinctual responses that. Seem to steer individuals along similar developmental paths. Believed kids display variety of preprogrammed behaviors & each of the responses promotes a particular kind of experience that will help the individual to survive & develop normally. Seen as distress signal that brings caregivers over. Adaptive significance on infant"s crying is to ensure. Infant will have sufficient contact with others & bond by forming social & emotional attachments.
