Asked by madelyn brock on May 09, 2024

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All of the following are lessons we can learn from the male orangutans in the "Original Study" except:​

A) ​Situations that humans might find stressful are not necessarily so within other primate species.
B) ​There is no single blueprint for understanding the evolution of behavior among primates.
C) ​Reproductive strategies can vary greatly in different social and ecological settings.
D) ​Some primates perform immoral acts as part of a strategy to minimize reproductive potential.

Orangutans

Great apes native to Indonesia and Malaysia, known for their intelligence, long arms and reddish-brown hair, primarily living in trees.

Evolution

The changes in allele frequencies in populations; also known as microevolution.

Reproductive Strategies

The behaviors and physiological processes organisms use to ensure the survival of their offspring, including mating systems, parental investment, and timing of reproduction.

  • Analyze the implications of physical and social development patterns in primates.
  • Understand sexual behavior and reproductive strategies among different primate species.
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Cathrine Farrah Mie BocabilMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The "Original Study" did not suggest that male orangutans perform immoral acts to minimize reproductive potential. The other three choices are all lessons that can be learned from the study.