The Selfish Gene Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Dawkins define communication? (from Chapter 4)

A gene behavior that allows cooperation between multiple gene machines.

A learned behavior that is founded in genetic behaviors linking multiple gene machines.

A mutually learned behavior resulting from genetic behaviors that help groups of gene machines maintain cohesiveness.

A gene behavior that helps one group of genes survive by influencing the behavior of another.

2.

What is the most stable type of behavior in the computer simulations of ESS? (from Chapter 5)

Dove.

Retaliator.

Hawk.

Bully.

3.

What response does Dawkins give to the idea that birth control is wrong because it's unnatural? (from Chapter 7)

That feeding the poor is also unnatural.

That birth regulation is a survival instinct.

That birth regulation is an evolutionary adaptation.

That human lifestyle is completely unnatural.

4.

Does Dawkins believe that life could exist on other planets? (from Chapter 11)

Yes, but only with the same chemical basis.

Yes, life could exist with similar or different chemical basis.

No, because the chemical combinations for life are so rare.

No, because the same chemical conditions could not exist elsewhere.

5.

In Dawkins' discussion, what is the detriment of raising offspring, if there is something wrong with it? (from Chapter 8)

It will only have future offspring with the same problems.

It does not pass on good genes.

It takes more energy away from other offspring.

It reduces the parent's resources to protect itself.

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