The hawks and doves example illustrate in the textbook illustrate how the usefulness of a certain mode of behavior depends on:
A)the frequency with which others also prefer that behavior
B)the frequency of that behavior
C)the scarcity of resources available.
D)the number of doves at any moment

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The hawks and doves example shows that the usefulness of a particular behavior, whether it's aggressive (hawk) or passive (dove), depends on how frequently others in the population exhibit that behavior. If most of the population is composed of hawks, then being a dove might not be advantageous since the likelihood of encountering a hawk is high. On the other hand, if the majority of the population is composed of doves, being a hawk may lead to more resource competition and less overall success in obtaining resources. Therefore, the frequency with which others prefer a certain mode of behavior is a key determinant of its usefulness.

The Hawks and Doves Example Illustrate in the Textbook Illustrate