You Observe Two Female Fish of the Same Species Breeding

question 36

Multiple Choice

You observe two female fish of the same species breeding. One female lays 100 eggs and the other female lays 1000 eggs. Which one of the following statements does not agree with the concept of fitness trade- offs?

• A) The eggs from the female laying 1000 eggs should have larger yolks compared to the yolks of the eggs from the female laying 100 eggs.
• B) The female laying 100 eggs should be able to breed more often compared to the female laying 1000 eggs.
• C) The female laying 100 eggs should live longer than the female laying 1000 eggs.
• D) The female laying 1000 eggs should be larger than the female laying 100 eggs.

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Definitions:

Developmental Perspective

An approach in psychology and other disciplines that focuses on how individuals grow and change throughout their lifespan, including physical, cognitive, and social development.

Observer Bias

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Ecological-Systems Approach

A perspective on human development that considers all of the influences from the various contexts of development. (Later renamed bioecological theory.)

Bronfenbrenner

A psychologist known for his ecological systems theory, which considers the complex interrelations between individual development and environmental factors.