The Pattern of Girls Worldwide, as Well as of Some

question 46

Multiple Choice

The pattern of girls worldwide, as well as of some nonhuman primates, to show more of an interest than boys do in babies and childcare suggests that such a bias may represent a(n)

• A)quirk of socialization.
• B)ontogenetic adaptation.
• C)deferred adaptation.
• D)instinct.

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Definitions:

Contract

A pact among two or more parties that holds legal force and is binding.

Duty

An obligation or responsibility imposed by law, moral guidelines, or codes of conduct that requires a person or entity to act or refrain from acting in a certain way.

Assignable

Capable of being transferred from one party to another, typically referring to rights or property.

Delegating Duties

The process of assigning responsibility and authority to another person to carry out specific activities, while the original person remains accountable for the outcome.