Humans Are Relatively Unique Among Mammals in Our Reproduction and Child-Rearing

question 72

Multiple Choice

Humans are relatively unique among mammals in our reproduction and child-rearing tendencies in that

• A) we tend to be monogamous.
• B) fathers invest more in offspring than in most other species.
• C) we have evolved mechanisms for finding mates.
• D) our goals regarding mate selection are conscious.

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