LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ZOOLOGY
FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011
ZO 4808 – BEHAVIOURAL BIOLOGY
Date : 07-04-2011 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
Part A (Answer ALL) 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
- Define learning.
- Differentiate short term memory from long term memory.
- Mention the components of communication.
- What is called displacement behaviour?
- Comment on “Ritualization”.
- Define social behaviour and give two examples.
- Comment on “Mental images”.
- What is called a society?
- Comment on “Perception”.
- Define FAP with examples.
Part B (Answer ANY FOUR) 4 x 10 = 40 Marks
- Human are designed to be altruistic. Explain how?
- Write an account on “Conflicting tendencies”.
- Explain the role of language in mental representation.
- Briefly explain the evolution of behaviour.
- Adaptive strategies are primarily for survival. Explain how?
- Instincts and motives are the driving forces for procreation. Justify.
Part C (Answer ANY TWO) 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
- Discuss how internal and external environment affects behaviour.
- Discuss animal intelligence, tool use and culture.
- All our actions are preprogammed which derive action specific energy. Explain how?
- Explain in detail the neural basis of behaviour.