If a Scientist Is Conducting a Study of How a Male

question 13

Multiple Choice

If a scientist is conducting a study of how a male bird's song and the female bird's response evolved,she would be asking about the

• A)ultimate causation.
• B)proximate causation.
• C)stereotyped causation.
• D)ethnological causation.
• E)fixed action pattern causation.

---

Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control, hunger, and thirst.

Pima Indians

A group of Native American people living in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, known for their unique genetic composition and high prevalence of diabetes in medical studies.

Diet

The usual food and drink consumed by an individual or group, often considered in terms of its quality, composition, and its effect on health.

Stress Levels

The intensity of stress reactions within an individual, which can impact mental and physical health.