Respond to the Following Statements in Reference to the Five

question 37

Multiple Choice

Respond to the following statements in reference to the five kinds of behavior listed below.
-The extreme variation in plumage observed among the males of various species of ducks is thought to be due to __________.

• A)Imprinting
• B)Sexual selection
• C)Learned behavior
• D)Triggering stimulus
• E)Habituation

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Definitions:

Occipital Cortex

The region of the brain located at the back of the head that is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Action Potentials

Rapid and temporary electrical impulses in neurons that are fundamental for transmitting signals across the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another, influencing mental function and behavior.

Neuroscience Approach

A method of studying the nervous system to understand the biological bases of behavior, cognition, and emotion.