Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Primate species that rely heavily on fruit in their diets have larger neocortex ratios than primate species that do not rely much on fruit.
• B) Primates have larger brains as a function of their body weight than most other mammals.
• C) Primate species with large social networks have larger neocortex ratios than those with smaller social networks.
• D) Human brains require more caloric energy than the brains of most other species.
• E) All of the statements are true.

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Definitions:

Instinct

An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli, arising from their genetic makeup.

Need

A requirement essential for the survival, well-being, or functioning of an organism or the execution of a process.

Incentive

A motivational factor or reward that encourages a person to perform a specific action or exhibit a desired behavior.

Body Mass Index

A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.