Which of the Following Examples Describes a Behavioral Pattern That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples describes a behavioral pattern that results from a proximate cause?

• A) A cat kills a mouse to obtain nutrition.
• B) A male sheep fights with another male because that behavior helps to improve its social position.
• C) A female bird lays its eggs because the amount of daylight is decreasing slightly each day.
• D) A goose squats and freezes motionless to escape a predator.
• E) A cockroach runs into a crack in the wall to avoid being stepped on.

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Definitions:

Congenital Hernia

A hernia that is present at birth, resulting from a failure of the abdominal wall to close properly during fetal development.

Meninges

The three membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Chemical Substances

Naturally occurring or artificially created compounds or elements.

Electrical Impulses

Rapid electrical signals that travel along neurons or muscle fibers to facilitate communication within the body.