Chapter 9

Question 1

individuals and species vary in form and structive, physiology and behaviour. Influenced by our genotypes

Answer 1

variation

Question 2

idea that variation in species is heritable in its path from one generation to the next. Variation exists and it’s inherited.

Answer 2

Heritability

Question 3

due to high numbers of individuals, successful species will compete for sources; only so many mates, only so much food

Answer 3

competition

Question 4

due to competition, some mates will produce more offsrping than others.

Answer 4

natural selection

Question 5

when species become adapted to their enviroment

Answer 5

adaptations

Question 6

3 components of adaption

Answer 6

Domain-specificity: adaptions must solve particular problems in particular domains/circumstances

Functionality - adaptions must serve a purpose

Numerous - adaptions involve numerous mechanisms

Question 7

3 mechanisms Women use to Evaluate their Partner

Answer 7

1) gene quality - heatlth and attractiveness
2) protection from harm - protect child
3) resources and parental investment

Question 8

attitudes and behaviors representing unselfish concerns for others
doing something for someone else

Answer 8

altruism

Question 9

unselfish acts that help jointly ensure survival of the species

Answer 9

reciprocal altruism

Question 10

altruism among families

Answer 10

inclusive fitness

Question 11

scheduale of growth, survival and reproduction to maximize our survival and reproduction

Answer 11

life history

Question 12

quantity - have as many kids as possible

Answer 12

mating effort

Question 13

quality - invest time/resources into child

Answer 13

parental investment

Question 14

putting animals in certain testing situations and observing their reactions

Answer 14

coding

Question 15

talk to people who know animals very well

ask people to assess animals traits on a dimension scale

Answer 15

trait rating