Which of the Following Is Not Required for a Behavioural

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not required for a behavioural trait to evolve by natural selection?

• A)In each individual, the form of the behaviour is determined entirely by genes.
• B)The behaviour varies among individuals.
• C)An individual's reproductive success depends in part on how the behaviour is performed.
• D)Some component of the behaviour is genetically inherited.
• E)An individual's genotype influences its behavioural phenotype.

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Definitions:

Genetic Influences

The effects of heredity on an individual's physical appearance, behavior, and personality traits, determined by genes inherited from parents.

Adopted Children

Children who are legally taken care of by parents not biologically related to them.

Biological Families

Family members related by blood, typically including parents, siblings, and extended relatives.

Motivational Arousal

The level of psychological activation or energy that prompts an organism to engage in behavior directed towards achieving a specific goal.