Which Assumption Is Most Characteristic of Ethologists

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which assumption is most characteristic of ethologists?

• A) Learning regulates evolutionary change by enabling the problem solvers of the species to leave offspring.
• B) Evolution and learning are mutually exclusive processes for adaptation.
• C) Evolution and learning both result in adaptation, but evolution is more functional because behavior can be inherited.
• D) Learning refines an animal's inherited behaviors and predispositions.

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Definitions:

Influenced

Being affected or altered in one's behavior, thoughts, or actions due to the effect of external forces or individuals.

Frightening Message

A type of communication intended to induce fear in order to influence behavior or attitudes.

Persuade

The act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

Physical Attractiveness

Refers to the aesthetic appeal of a person's physical appearance to others, often influenced by societal norms and preferences.