One group of chimpanzees slurps termites directly from a stick;another group picks them off the stick one by one.One group of chimpanzees breaks nuts with a stone hammer;another group does this with a wooden hammer.These group differences in food-gathering practices best illustrate
A) algorithms.
B) heuristics.
C) belief perseverance.
D) cultural diversity.

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The described differences in food-gathering practices between the two chimpanzee groups reflect cultural diversity, as they represent variations in learned behaviors passed down through different communities. Algorithms and heuristics refer to problem-solving methods, not cultural practices. Belief perseverance refers to the persistence of one's beliefs despite evidence contradicting them, which does not apply here.

One Group of Chimpanzees Slurps Termites Directly from a Stick;another