According to Niko Tinbergen, Which Question Is Least Likely to Be

question 70

Multiple Choice

According to Niko Tinbergen, Which question is least likely to be addressed by basic studies of animal behavior? ​

• A)Which mechanisms trigger a specific behavioral response? ​
• B)What is the behavior's ecological function and how does it increase an animal's chances of surviving and reproducing?
• C)How will the behavior be displayed after future evolutionary processes occur?
• D)How does the expression of a behavior develop as an animal matures?
• E)How did the behavior evolve?

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Definitions:

Disposition-Based Trust

Trust that is rooted in one's propensity to trust others, often influenced by personality traits.

Cognition-Based

Pertaining to processes related to knowledge, understanding, and thinking.

Factual Information

Data or details that are true, objective, and can be verified or proven.

Accommodation

Adjusting one’s own behavior or thoughts to be more compatible with others or to deal effectively with new situations.