7. Vocal communication Flashcards
What is a comparative study? (Vocals PCA)
Comparing theories in psychology to animals
What call is used between partners? (Vocals PCA)
contact call
What call is used during sexual competition? (Vocals PCA)
mating calls
What calls are used for social interaction? (Vocals PCA)
dominance calls
In fur seals, who is the only seal a pups will respond to? (Vocals PCA)
Their mother
In fur seals, what happens after 5 days of their mothers absence? (Vocals PCA)
They begin to respond to other mothers calls
In fur seals, what happens after 11 days of mothers absence? (Vocals PCA)
40 % of pups will respond to any call
What are mother fallow deer not capable of doing? (Vocals PCA)
Recognising their own calves call
How do mother fallow deers find their young after separation? (Vocals PCA)
The location of separation
What is dependent on the anti-predator strategy? (Vocals PCA)
The ability to recognise parents or offspring
What is an example of inter-sexual interaction? (Vocals PCA)
Males using vocal signals to advertise themselves to females
What is an example of intra-sexual selection? (Vocals PCA)
Males using vocal signals to advertise their fighting ability to other males
What do females red deer seek in male breeding partners? (Vocals PCA)
Roaring at higher rates and longer frequencies
What is an example of human non-verbal communication? (Vocals PCA)
Crying
In terms of male and female voices, what are the pitches and frequencies before puberty? (Vocals PCA)
- Girls & boys have the same pitch
- Boys have lower resonance frequencies
