The Evolutionary Principle That the Gender That Contributes More Resources

question 105

Multiple Choice

The evolutionary principle that the gender that contributes more resources to the upbringing and care of offspring will be more careful in selecting a mate is known as

• A) sexual selection.
• B) resource allocation.
• C) biparental care.
• D) differential parental investment.

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Definitions:

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Controlled Variable

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