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What is the difference between proximate and ultimate explanations of behaviour?
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What is the difference between proximate and ultimate explanations of behaviour?
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Proximate explanations of behaviour refer to the genetic, physiological, and developmental mechanisms that underlie behaviour, while ultimate explanations focus on evolutionary pressures and the function and adaptive value of behaviour.
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