Which statement best illustrates or defines the concept of hedonism?
A) Animal behavior is controlled by physical laws, but human behavior is determined by free will.
B) A chick moves toward its mother for warmth and avoids an open door to the cold.
C) Genetics and environmental experiences interact to produce behavior.
D) Bob refuses to eat eggplant.

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Hedonism is the theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life. The example of a chick moving toward warmth and avoiding cold illustrates the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of discomfort, aligning with the principles of hedonism.

Which Statement Best Illustrates or Defines the Concept of Hedonism