Which of the Following Is NOT a Step in the Ritualization

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in the ritualization of a behavior?

• A)making a behavior less obvious or "hiding" a behavior
• B)increasing the variation of a behavior-such as a bird having many different types of mating dances
• C)using the behavior for two different purposes (e.g., to attract a mate and to signify that a predator is in the area)
• D)completely eliminating a behavior
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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Definitions:

Temporal

Related to time or indicative of the sequence in which events occur.

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex involved in processing visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.

Occipital Lobes

The visual processing center of the mammalian brain, located at the back of the head, which is responsible for interpreting visual information.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.