When Adults Have a High Probability of Survival from One

question 1

Multiple Choice

When adults have a high probability of survival from one year to the next and offspring survival is relatively poor, the best strategy for an adult to maximize fitness is to

• A) increase fecundity at the expense of survival.
• B) delay reproduction for the next cycle.
• C) increase survival at the expense of fecundity.
• D) invest all excess energy in having fewer but larger offspring.
• E) maintain a balance of fecundity and survival.

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Definitions:

Central Persuasion

A method of influencing that relies on direct, logical, and thought-provoking messages aiming at the central route of the cognitive process.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that influences individuals indirectly, by focusing on cues other than the direct message, such as the attractiveness or credibility of the source.

Central Route Persuasion

Central route persuasion is a method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of the message, leading to a lasting attitude change. It requires the audience's active and effortful engagement with the message.

Logical Arguments

Reasoning where premises are systematically connected to arrive at a justified conclusion.