Differences Between Human & Animal Communication (AQA GCSE Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8182

12 mins3 questions
16 marks

Describe and evaluate Von Frisch’s bee study.

23 marks

Read the following article.

It’s not just humans that let others know they have ‘crossed a line’!

Research has been carried out using a computer that is programmed to recognise the sounds made by bats. They have discovered that more than 60% of bat communication is an argument. Bats argue about four things: who gets to eat what, who gets to sleep where, invasion of personal space and unwanted attempts to mate.

Outline one function of animal communication.

Refer to the article to support your answer.

33 marks

Outline one difference in animal and human communication. Use an example to explain your answer.