Recent Studies Show That Many Types of Animals Besides Humans

question 76

Multiple Choice

Recent studies show that many types of animals besides humans have personalities.Behavioral differences (for example, variations in boldness or aggressiveness) persist across a population over time; that is, different levels of boldness and wariness coexist.Even though a trait for boldness might be dangerous for individuals who possess it, it might be adaptive in a population because, under certain circumstances, the bolder individuals are likely to

• A) have longer life spans.
• B) produce more offspring.
• C) be less affected by predators.
• D) chase off other bold individuals.
• E) lead the population to occupy new territory.

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