In Contrast to the Social Intelligence Hypothesis, the Behavioral Flexibility

question 19

Multiple Choice

In contrast to the social intelligence hypothesis, the behavioral flexibility hypothesis seeks to explain selection for large brains in monkeys and apes as having been driven in part by which of the following ecological factors?

• A) folivory
• B) frugivory
• C) extractive foraging
• D) learning

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest and digest" activities, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system's "fight or flight" responses.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by accelerating the heart rate, widening air passages, and other physiological changes.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements through the action of skeletal muscles.