One approach to studying brain evolution and size examines the relationship between specific behaviors and the underlying cortical structures; this is known as the _____ approach.
A) allometric
B) neuroethological
C) ontological
D) taxonomic

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The neuroethological approach examines the relationship between behavior and cortical structures, which is relevant to the study of brain evolution and size. The allometric approach examines the relationship between body size and brain size across species, the ontological approach focuses on the ontogeny (development) of brain structures, and the taxonomic approach examines differences in brain structures across different taxa (e.g. mammals vs. birds).

One Approach to Studying Brain Evolution and Size Examines the Relationship