In contrast to the social intelligence hypothesis, the behavioral flexibility hypothesis seeks to explain selection for large brains in monkeys and apes as having been driven in part by which of the following ecological factors?
A) folivory
B) frugivory
C) extractive foraging
D) learning

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The behavioral flexibility hypothesis suggests that large brains in monkeys and apes evolved in part due to the demands of extractive foraging, which requires innovative problem-solving and the ability to remember and manipulate objects or find hidden foods, thus necessitating greater cognitive abilities.

In Contrast to the Social Intelligence Hypothesis, the Behavioral Flexibility