According to Proponents of Behavioral Ecology

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to proponents of behavioral ecology,

• A) individuals act to enhance the survival of their species
• B) infanticide is beneficial for the social group
• C) individuals consciously behave in ways that ensure their fitness
• D) behaviors have evolved through the operation of natural selection
• E) Individuals choose certain environments based upon the likelihood of carrying out aggressive behavior

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Definitions:

Repetitive Sounds

Sounds or sequences of sound that are repeated frequently, which can be a part of language learning or music.

Babbling

An early stage in language acquisition for infants, characterized by the production of sounds or syllables that do not correspond to specific words.

Echolalia

The automatic and involuntary repetition of sounds or words spoken by others, often observed in individuals with autism and certain speech disorders.

Speech Development

The process by which children learn to communicate and express themselves through spoken language, involving a sequence of stages that typically begins with babbling and progresses to the formation of words and sentences.