Which Statement About Behavior Is False

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement about behavior is false?

• A) In examining proximate behavior in the octopus, scientists might look at behavior in close relatives, like squid, to seek evidence for the kinds of behaviors demonstrated by ancestral molluscs.
• B) In examining ultimate behavior in bird territory defense, scientists might look at how the surrounding environment has changed over time.
• C) In examining proximate behavior in humans, scientists might examine how reproduction is affected by endocrine disrupters.
• D) In examining ultimate behavior in penguins, scientists might examine how melting arctic ice caps change feeding behavior over many generations.

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Definitions:

Simultaneous Game

A type of game in game theory where participants make decisions or select strategies at the same time without knowledge of the others’ choices, exemplified by the Prisoner’s Dilemma.

Shoplifter

An individual who steals merchandise from a retail store.

Best Response

A strategy that yields the highest payoff for a player given the strategies chosen by other players in a strategic interaction or game.

Simultaneous Game

A type of game in game theory where all players make their decisions or choose their strategies at the same time.