One group of chimpanzees slurp 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 group differences in food-gathering practices suggest cultural diversity. This implies that different groups of chimpanzees have developed unique behaviors and practices that are passed down from generation to generation, similar to how human cultures have their own customs and practices. Algorithms and heuristics refer to problem-solving strategies, while belief perseverance refers to the tendency to cling to one's beliefs even when presented with contradictory evidence.

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