For Which of the Following Behaviors Do Scientists Have a Better

question 57

Multiple Choice

For which of the following behaviors do scientists have a better understanding of the ultimate cause than the proximal cause?

• A) intelligence
• B) social communication
• C) reproduction and mating
• D) smiling

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Definitions:

Physical Punishment

A disciplinary method involving the use of physical force with the intention of causing a child to experience pain, but not injury, in order to correct or control behavior.

Social Concept

An idea or theory related to societal behaviors, structures, or functions.

Genetic Difference

Variations in the DNA sequences among individuals that contribute to the biological diversity of populations.

Races

Sociocultural categories, historically used to classify humans into groups based on physical traits, ancestry, and genetics, though widely considered a social construct.