The Theory Proposed by Robert Trivers (1972) Used Sex Differences

question 210

Multiple Choice

The theory proposed by Robert Trivers (1972) used sex differences in parental investment to explain different mating systems. If both female and male parental investment is high, then Trivers's analysis would predict a _______________ mating system.

• A)polygynous
• B)monogamous
• C)polyandrous
• D)polygynandrous

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