Which of the Following Examples Describes a Behavioral Pattern That

question 62

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 it 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 and avoids being stepped on.

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