Mod 2: Evolution/Domestication

Question 1

an idea developed to explain some occurrence. A theory is assumed to be true but hasn’t been proven.

Answer 1

Theory

Question 2

believed to occur when two different species evolve in a similar way because of similar pressures in the environment

Answer 2

Convergence

Question 3

believed to occur when two species influence one another

Answer 3

Coevolution

Question 4

the ability of humans to care for and about the welfare of others, possible factor influencing the development of a close relationship between people and dogs

Answer 4

altruism

Question 5

a process by which an organism is adapted for living with humans.

Answer 5

Domestication

Question 6

What are 3 interdependent influences are involved in the process of domestication?

Answer 6

Selection for tameness, socialization, training

Question 7

a popular theory of domestication suggests that early dog keepers may have unconsciously selected dogs with a high degree of tameness (animals showing minimal fear and aggressiveness towards humans), also associated with playfulness, dependency, and care-seeking tendencies

Answer 7

Selection for tameness

Question 8

when domestication has resulted in extending juvenile characteristics into adulthood

Answer 8

Neotenization

Question 9

What has neotenization in dogs has resulted in?

Answer 9

Increased openness for social contact with humans, increased dependency on humans, increased tendency for dogs to play into adulthood, increased tendency to exhibit a high degree of behavioral flexibility

Question 10

aggressive and/or defensive social interaction between members of the same species.

Answer 10

agonistic

Question 11

act of preying

Answer 11

predation

Question 12

involves directive instruction and repetition.

Answer 12

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