Respond to statements 71–75 in reference to the four kinds of
social behavior listed below.
a. altruism
b. cooperation
c. selfish herd behavior
d. subordination
M 71. When the offspring of one brood of Florida scrubjays
help their parents in taking care of their siblings
in the next brood, this is an example of __________.
M 72. When a clump of sawfly caterpillars rear up, writhe,
and regurgitate toxic fluid after being disturbed, this
is an example of __________.
E 73. When two or more female lions attack a wildebeest
together, this is an example of __________.
M 74. When a colony of bluegill sunfishes compete for the
safe sites at the center of the group, this is an
example of __________.
M 75. When a woman raises her brother’s children, this is
an example of __________.
Answers: 71. a, 72. b, 73. b, 74. c, 75. a
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