When animals have displayed behaviors that appear very complex, behaviorists have generally concluded that
A) animals make conscious decisions regarding costs and benefits.
B) animals think things through until they have developed an optimal plan of action.
C) that optimal "decision rules" are typically found only in species with considerable cognitive ability.
D) what may appear to be a complex behavior may be based on following a fairly simple strategy.

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Complex behaviors in animals are often interpreted by behaviorists as the result of following simple strategies rather than evidence of high cognitive abilities or conscious decision-making processes.

When Animals Have Displayed Behaviors That Appear Very Complex, Behaviorists