Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ultimate

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ultimate cause of animal behavior?  

• A) Variation in hormone receptors governing promiscuity in rodents
• B) Competition for food resulting in the larval foraging behaviors of fruit flies
• C) Social environment determining the dominant role in male cichlids
• D) Phenotypic variation in response to water depth in fish
• E) Conditioned response in animals

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Definitions:

Formal operational thinking

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, starting around age 12, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly and logically.

Concrete operational thinking

A stage in cognitive development where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Systematically solve problems

Employing a methodical and organized approach to identifying solutions to issues.

Moral reasoning

The process of determining what is right or wrong in a given situation, typically guided by ethical principles and personal values.