In the Context of Tinbergen's "Four Questions," Which of the Following

question 62

Multiple Choice

In the context of Tinbergen's "four questions," which of the following would be considered a question about ultimate cause?

• A) Is a trait shared among species that live in similar environments?
• B) How does a trait develop in an animal, from birth to adulthood?
• C) How does a trait emerge as a result of hormone levels?
• D) What brain regions are associated with a trait?

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Definitions:

Stimulus Adaptation

The decrease in responsiveness of sensory receptors to a constant stimulus over time, leading to a diminished perception of the stimulus.

Response Generalization

The process by which a response applied to one stimulus becomes associated or elicited by other, similar stimuli.

Neurofeedback

Form of biofeedback using brain-scanning devices to provide feedback about brain activity in an effort to modify behavior.

Brain Wave Activity

The patterns of electrical activity in the brain, measurable by electroencephalogram (EEG), which reflect different states of consciousness.