Which of the Following Is Not an Ultimate Explanation for Behavior

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an ultimate explanation for behavior?

• A) Birds migrate south because resources are more plentiful there during the winter months.
• B) A fruit fly orients toward a patch of rotting fruit when odor molecules bind to receptors on its antennae.
• C) A gazelle jumps in the air when a predator approaches to signal that it is healthy and not worth approaching.
• D) A jellyfish migrates up toward light during the day because food resources are plentiful there.

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Definitions:

Wrongful Conduct

Actions or behaviors that are illegal or morally incorrect according to the law and ethical standards.

Tort

An act of civil misconduct that inflicts loss or damage on a victim, leading to the legal responsibility of the perpetrator who carried out the act.

Crime

An act or omission that violates a law which results in a punishment.

Implied Permission

Consent for an action that is not explicitly granted but inferred from actions or circumstances.