Which Behavior Would Be Predicted by the Energy Maximization Hypothesis

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which behavior would be predicted by the energy maximization hypothesis?

• A) Macaws travel long distances to feed on clay that contains essential minerals.
• B) Chimpanzees consume small quantities of toxic plants.
• C) Butterflies drink salt secretions from predatory animals, such as caimans.
• D) Moose include in their diet aquatic plants that have less energy than the leaves of deciduous trees but more sodium.
• E) A blue jay selects seeds with the highest energy content.

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Interposition

A visual cue in which one object partially blocks another, helping to perceive depth and the relative position of objects.

Binocular Cues

Visual information taken in by two eyes that enable a person to gain a sense of depth and distance.

Pitch

The perceived frequency of a sound, determining whether it is high or low.

Pure Tones

Sounds with a single frequency, often used in hearing tests and research.