Animals That Evolved Larger, More Complex Brains and More Sophisticated

question 94

Multiple Choice

Animals that evolved larger, more complex brains and more sophisticated mental functions became able to recognize individuals and remember past encounters with them. According to the text, this development made ______________ possible.

• A)targeted aggression
• B)care of offspring
• C)pair bonds
• D)dominance hierarchies

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Definitions:

Parameters

Parameters are specific numerical or categorical boundaries set within a study or experiment that define the data to be collected or the conditions under which the study is conducted.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values in a dataset that are free to vary when estimating statistical parameters or testing hypotheses.

Least Squares

A mathematical method used to find the best-fitting curve to a given set of points by minimizing the sum of the squares of the offsets ("the residuals") of the points from the curve.

National Hockey League

The premier professional ice hockey league in North America, comprising teams from the United States and Canada, known for its high level of competition and skill.