The ________ of a behavior is the trigger event that initiated the behavior.

A. phylogeny
B. ontogeny
C. proximate stimulus
D. function


Answer: C

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Peasants, serfs, and tenants are usually found to be associated with:

a. ?agrarian class systems. b. ?industrial class systems. c. ?rank systems. d. ?egalitarian systems.

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Some anthropologists such as Phillip Tobias prefer that all early hominines be placed in the taxon Homo habilis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of these would historic archaeologists study?

a. Fossilized human remains b. Ancient Native American pottery c. Factories and plantations d. Physical characteristics and identities of crime victims

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