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Perspectives in Ethology

In the early days of ethology, most of the major developments were in the realm of ideas and in the framework in which animal behavior was studied. Much of the evidence was anecdotal, much of the thinking intuitive. As the subject developed, theories had to be tested, language had to become more pub...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bateson, P.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1973, 1973
Edition:1st ed. 1973
Subjects:
Zoology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 4 Orientation of Birds by Geomagnetic Field
  • I. Abstract
  • II. Introduction
  • III. The Geomagnetic Field
  • IV. Magnetic Field Perception
  • V. Conclusion
  • VI. Acknowledgments
  • VII. Appendix I
  • VIII. Appendix II
  • IX. Appendix III
  • X. References
  • 5 Describing Sequences of Behavior
  • I. Abstract
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Sequences Within the Individual
  • IV. Sequences of Interaction Between Individuals
  • V. Discussion
  • VI. Acknowledgments
  • VII. References
  • 6 Specific and Nonspecific Factors in the Causation of Behavior
  • I. Abstract
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Models and Operations: Aspects of Classification and Analysis of Behavioral Control Systems
  • IV. Integrative Specificity Literature: An Overview
  • V. Displacement Activities: A Case Study
  • VI. Synopsis and Extrapolation: A “Boundary-State” Approach
  • VII. Résumé
  • VIII.Acknowledgments
  • IX. References
  • 7 Social Displays and the Recognition of Individuals
  • I. Abstract
  • 1 Natural Responses to Scheduled Rewards
  • I. Abstract
  • II. The Quest for Reinforcement
  • III. The Ant in a Maze
  • IV. Reward Is Circular
  • V. Reward Is Relative
  • VI. Reward Is Reversible
  • VII. Reward Is Displaceable
  • VIII. Arbitrary Operants or Directed Respondents
  • IX. The Coping Organism and the Artificial Niche
  • X. Needs, Receptors, and Neural Circuits
  • XI. Summing Up: The Organism—Information Approach
  • XII. References
  • 2 Imitation: A Review and Critique
  • I. Abstract
  • II. Introduction
  • III. History
  • IV. Current Status
  • V. Conclusions
  • VI. Acknowledgments
  • VII. References
  • 3 Behavioral Aspects of Predation
  • I. Abstract
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Experimental Component Analysis
  • IV. Searching Images
  • V. Hunting by Expectation
  • VI. Search Paths
  • VII. “Niche” Hunting and Profitability
  • VIII. Optimization Models of Predator Behavior
  • IX. General Conclusions and Summary
  • X. Acknowledgments
  • XI. References
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Observing Social Behavior
  • IV. Social Behavior of Individual Animals
  • V. Social Structures in Groups of Individuals
  • VI. Differentiation of Relationships Between Individuals
  • VII. Methods Available for Studying Social Differentiation
  • VIII. Conclusions
  • IX. Acknowledgments
  • X. References
  • 8 Does the Holistic Study of Behavior Have a Future?
  • I. Introduction
  • II. The Phenomena: The Morning Song of the Swainson’s Thrush
  • III. The Phenomena: Diagonal or Rhomboidal Patterning in Other Taxa
  • IV. The Interpretation of Orderly Patterning
  • VI. Perceptual Gating Arrays and the Concept of Distributed Control
  • VII. ... But Is It Art?
  • VIII. References

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