Calhoun's Study of Overcrowding Showed That Animals in Overcrowded Conditions

question 342

Multiple Choice

Calhoun's study of overcrowding showed that animals in overcrowded conditions

• A)reproduce more rapidly.
• B)become more cooperative.
• C)increase their maternal behavior.
• D)die from stress-caused diseases.

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