Which of the following statements is TRUE of Darwin's views on evolution?
A)Most organisms reproduce at rates that cause an insignificant increase in their population.
B)The constant struggle for food,water,and resources among members of a species encourages supportive behaviors among them.
C)Behavior that promotes an organism's survival in the natural habitat differentiates between survivors and nonsurvivors.
D)Adaptive behaviors are purely psychological.

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Darwin's theory of evolution suggested that behavioral characteristics that promote survival in a natural habitat were crucial for the survival of the organism. This would differentiate between survivors and non-survivors during the process of natural selection. Option A is incorrect because it is not in line with Darwin's idea of natural selection, where only the fittest organisms with favorable traits survive and reproduce. Option B is incorrect because Darwin believed that competition was a driving force behind evolution, and not supportive behaviors. Option D is incorrect because evolutionary adaptations are physical or behavioral changes that allow the organism to better survive and reproduce, and not psychological.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of Darwin's Views