Which of the following statements about the evolution of behavior is correct?
A) Natural selection will favor behavior that enhances survival and reproduction.
B) An animal may show behavior that minimizes reproductive fitness.
C) If a behavior is less than optimal, it will eventually become optimal through natural selection.
D) Innate behaviors can never be altered by natural selection.
E) All of the statements are correct.

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Natural selection acts on behaviors that enhance survival and reproduction, meaning that those behaviors are more likely to be passed on to future generations. This process increases the frequency of behaviors that have a positive impact on an animal's fitness.

Which of the Following Statements About the Evolution of Behavior