Which of the Following Statements About the Evolution of Behavior

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the evolution of behavior is correct?

• A) Natural selection will favor behavior that enhances survival and reproduction.
• B) An animal may show behavior that minimizes reproductive fitness.
• C) If a behavior is less than optimal, it will eventually become optimal through natural selection.
• D) Innate behaviors can never be altered by natural selection.
• E) All of the statements are correct.

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