Praxis II: Biology Content Knowledge Exam Prep

Answer: A, The tendency of young non-dominant male dogs to spontaneously form bachelor groups is an example of social behavior.

Key Takeaway: Social behavior is behavior directed towards society, or taking place between individuals of a species. This does not include interactions such as predation or communication between different species. While social behavior is largely regarded as a human phenomenon, it does exist in numerous species. Other examples include harem groups formed in many species and bachelor groups in apes.