Parental-Investment Theory Explains the Higher Rate of Murder Committed by Stepfathers

question 135

Multiple Choice

Parental-investment theory explains the higher rate of murder committed by stepfathers against stepchildren than of murder committed by fathers against biological children in terms of the difference in

• A) time spent with the children.
• B) genetic similarity.
• C) attachment.
• D) societal endorsement.

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Definitions:

Mutual Interpersonal Expectations

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Individual Instrumental Purpose

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Social Order

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Moral Philosophies

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