The single common principle operating at the level of biology, behavior, and culture is:
A) Selection by design
B) Survival of the fittest
C) Phylogenetic contingencies
D) Selection by consequences

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The principle of "selection by consequences" operates across the levels of biology (natural selection), behavior (operant conditioning), and culture (cultural practices that survive and spread based on their consequences). This principle suggests that in each of these domains, certain traits, behaviors, or practices become more common or prevalent because they lead to outcomes that increase the likelihood of their being "selected" or perpetuated.

The Single Common Principle Operating at the Level of Biology