Which of the Following Statements About the Certainty of Paternity

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the certainty of paternity is true?

• A)Young or eggs laid by a female are likely to contain the same genes as another female's eggs in a population of birds.
• B)The certainty of paternity is high in most species with internal fertilization because the acts of mating and birth are separated by time.
• C)Males that guard females they have mated with are certain of their paternity.
• D)The certainty of paternity is low when egg laying and mating occur together,as in external fertilization.
• E)Paternal behavior exists because it has been reinforced over generations by natural selection.

---

Definitions:

Causality Analysis

The examination of cause-and-effect relationships between variables.

Stereotype

A fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.

Mental Patients

Individuals receiving treatment for mental health issues, typically diagnosed with one or more psychiatric conditions.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to changes in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.