Which of the Following Examples Describes a Behavioural Pattern That

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples describes a behavioural pattern that results from a proximate cause?

• A)A cat kills a mouse to obtain nutrition.
• B)A male sheep fights with another male because it helps to improve its social position.
• C)A female bird lays its eggs because the amount of daylight is decreasing slightly each day.
• D)A goose squats and freezes motionless to escape a predator.
• E)A cockroach runs into a crack in the wall and avoids being stepped on.

---

Definitions:

Development

The complex biopsychosocial process of growth and change that humans undergo throughout their life span, from conception to death.

Organism

A living thing that has the ability to act or function independently.

Wharton's Jelly

A gelatinous substance within the umbilical cord that provides cushioning and support to the blood vessels.