The diversity seen in behavior among closely related species is most likely due to ecological pressures. Similar behaviors seen in distantly related species is likely due to convergence. Which of the following research approaches utilizes these concepts as its foundation?
A) comparative method
B) blind study
C) double-blind study
D) observation and testing

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The comparative method aims to study the similarities and differences in traits, including behavior, among different species to understand the evolutionary patterns and ecological pressures that shaped them. This approach frequently utilizes the concepts of convergence and divergence to explain the observed patterns of behavior. Blind studies and double-blind studies typically focus on experimental design and controlling for bias, while observation and testing can be used in various research approaches including the comparative method.

The Diversity Seen in Behavior Among Closely Related Species Is