How Would Charles Darwin Likely Explain Maternal Aggression When Something

question 16

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 watching 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 for being protective of their children.
• D) Mothers learn to be protective of their children through trial and error.

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