NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF SCIENCES
APRIL/MAY 2019 EXAMINATION

COURSE TITLE: ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR

COURSE CODE: BIO 314  (2 UNITS)       

TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER QUESTION 1 AND ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS

1. (a). Discuss the classification of the peripheral nervous system by functions and direction. 5 marks

(b). Explain the effects of sleep deprivation. 5 marks

(c). Why would cultural anthropology not tell evolutionists what we need to know about culture?   12 marks

(d). Give any three examples of courtship in the animal kingdom.  3 marks

2. (a). What is ethology?  3 marks

(b). How does comparative psychology differ from ethology and in what way is it similar to it? 7 marks

(c). Discuss briefly why sexual selection pre-empts natural selection  5 marks

3. (a). Distinguish very clearly between sexual orientation and sexual identity and behaviour.  10 marks

(b). Discuss sexual maturity in one named mammal.         5 marks

4. a. Name five types of taxes in animal. 5 marks

b. Explain each of these taxes. 10marks

5. Write briefly on the following:

(i). Self-Actualization                                                          5 marks

(ii). Displacement behavior in cat                                       7 marks

(iii). Three types of classic motivation conflicts                 3 marks