According to Evolutionary Psychologists,why Would Doris Be More Likely to Save

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to evolutionary psychologists,why would Doris be more likely to save her children than her parents in a life-threatening emergency?

• A) Doris's children are more likely to pass on her genes.
• B) Doris's children are more likely to seek her out than her parents are.
• C) Doris's children are more emotionally connected to Doris than her parents are.
• D) Doris's children share more genes in common with Doris than do her parents.
• E) Doris's children are less likely to be able to save themselves.

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Definitions:

Tree Topology

The arrangement of nodes and branches in a phylogenetic tree, representing the relationships among various evolutionary lineages.

Exaptation

A process in which a feature acquires a function that was not acquired through natural selection for its current use.

Fossil Record

The total number of fossils that have been discovered, as well as the information derived from them, offering a chronological account of the history of life on Earth.

Genealogical Tree

A chart representing family relationships in a tree structure, similar to a pedigree chart but more detailed.