John B. Calhoun observed many pathological rat behaviors in the high-density conditions of his study. The behaviors were defined as "deviant" because rats do not normally behave in these ways in their natural habitat. Which behavior would NOT be considered deviant in these high-density conditions?
A. Unprovoked aggressive attacks by male rats
B. Indiscriminant pansexual behavior, mounting any and all available rats
C. Nest building by pregnant female rats
D. Uncharacteristic submissive behavior by male rats
Answer: C
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