Which of the Following Statements About Evolution of Behavior Is

question 29

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 can never be altered by natural selection.
• E) All of the statements are correct.

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Definitions:

Total Period Cost

The sum of all costs incurred during a specific financial period, encompassing both manufacturing and non-manufacturing expenses.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (both fixed and variable) in the cost of a product.

Net Operating Income

The profitability measure that calculates the amount of money a company makes from its primary business operations, excluding costs and expenses related to financing and taxes.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product cost calculations.