The principle that precedence should be given to the simplest interpretation of a behavior when more than one interpretation is possible is called
A) the principle of precedence.
B) the principle of simplicity.
C) Delgado's canon.
D) the principle of convergence.
E) Morgan's canon.

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Morgan's canon, also known as Lloyd Morgan's canon, is a principle in the field of animal psychology and ethology that suggests when there are several possible ways to interpret an animal's behavior, one should always choose the simplest or least cognitive complex explanation. This principle is aimed at avoiding anthropomorphic explanations and overinterpretation of animal behavior.

The Principle That Precedence Should Be Given to the Simplest