Which of the Following Statements About Evolution of Behavior Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about evolution of behavior is correct?

• A) Natural selection will favor behavior that enhances survival and reproduction.
• B) An animal may show behavior that minimizes reproductive fitness.
• C) If a behavior is less than optimal, it will eventually become optimal through natural selection.
• D) Innate behaviors cannot be altered by natural selection.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregone alternatives when a decision is made, representing the benefits that could have been gained by choosing the next best alternative.

Labor-intensive

Refers to a type of industry or process that requires a large amount of human labor to produce goods or services, as opposed to being heavily automated.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors.