How Would Charles Darwin Likely Explain Maternal Aggression When Something

question 11

Multiple Choice

How would Charles Darwin likely explain maternal aggression when something or someone threatens a mother's children?

• A)Young girls learn to protect their children by observing their mothers.
• B)Maternal aggression is an inherited trait that is selected for because it contributes to the survival of the offspring.
• C)Mothers are rewarded by others in their social group for being protective of their children.
• D)Mothers learn to be protective of their children through trial and error.

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