The Selfish Gene Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to the relatedness calculations in the book, is a child more closely related to a sibling or an uncle? (from Chapter 6)

The child is equally related to both.

A sibling.

It's impossible to compare.

An uncle.

2.

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

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

3.

What type of animal brains does Dawkins say are most successful? (from Chapter 4)

Animal brians that can creat instinctive action.

Animal brains that can learn.

Animal brains that can communicate quickly.

Animal brians that can analyze input.

4.

In Dawkins' discussion, why do baby birds scream? (from Chapter 8)

To scold sibling birds.

To attract love from the parent.

To show how hungry they are.

To warn away aggressors.

5.

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

Retaliator.

Hawk.

Bully.

Dove.

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