« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following examples describes a behavioral pattern that results from (Read 482 times)

strangeaffliction

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 660
on: Oct 26, 2013
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.


Celeste

  • Hero Member
  • Posts: 588
Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2019
C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.

Did you know?

Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.

Did you know?

People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.

Did you know?

Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.

Variation in coat pattern in zebras. The patterns show progressively more black left to right and to Variation in coat pattern in zebras. The patterns show progressively more black left to right and to
Examples of common forms of strabismus: (A) esotropia with the right eye turning inward and (B) exot Examples of common forms of strabismus: (A) esotropia with the right eye turning inward and (B) exot
Examples of portal hypertension vascular distention complications. Examples of portal hypertension vascular distention complications.
One of the best examples of charismatic authority is Joan of Arc. In this painting from the early ... One of the best examples of charismatic authority is Joan of Arc. In this painting from the early ...
BLAST results showing a 280-base sequence of a chromosome 12 contig from rats BLAST results showing a 280-base sequence of a chromosome 12 contig from rats
Video: Generalized life cycles for plants and animals Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library