Question

An older female Belding's ground squirrel has been transplanted from her home colony to a new colony; therefore, she has no close kin nearby. Nevertheless, she risks her life to make an alarm call, warning the colony of an approaching predator. This is an example of

Answer 1

maladaptive behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

Maladaptive behavior is one which hinders the adaptation to a new environment or condition.

They are also used as a coping mechanism by people who have social anxiety.

She risking her life to make an alarm call, warning the colony of an approaching predator was a way of coping with herb fears which indicates maladaptive behavior.