Which of the Following Examples Describes a Behavioral Pattern That

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples describes a behavioral pattern that results from a proximate cause?

• A) A cat kills a mouse to obtain nutrition.
• B) A male sheep fights with another male because it helps to improve its social position.
• C) A female bird lays its eggs because the amount of daylight is decreasing slightly each day.
• D) A goose squats and freezes motionless to escape a predator.
• E) A cockroach runs into a crack in the wall and avoids being stepped on.

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Definitions:

February

February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, known for having 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years.

May

The fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used in production and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual hourly wage paid to workers and the standard or expected wage rate, multiplied by the total hours worked.