Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 9

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) Ambivalence can be defined as a feeling or attitude that is both positive and negative at the same time. (2) For instance, a young woman might feel ambivalent about motherhood. (3) She may want to have a child yet fear that motherhood will use up energy she would like to spend on her career. (4) Or a Michigan man who is offered a slightly higher salary in Arizona might be ambivalent about moving. (5) He and his family don't want to leave their friends, their schools, and a city they love. (6) On the other hand, they are tempted by a larger income and by Arizona's warm climate and clean air. (7) Finally, two people may have ambivalent feelings about each other, loving and disliking each other at the same time. (8) It hurts to be together, and it hurts to be apart; neither situation makes them happy. (9) As these examples show, the double tug of ambivalence can complicate decision making.
How many examples does the writer use to develop the topic sentence?

• A) one
• B) two
• C) three

Comprehend the importance of physical and cognitive traits in male mating success across different species.

Understand the mechanisms of mate choice and the influence of female preferences on male traits.

Recognize the concept of cryptic female choice and its role in post-mating sexual selection.

Grasp the significance of male-male competition and its various forms in determining reproductive success.

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Definitions:

Functional Structures

An organizational format that divides the company based on specialized functional areas, such as marketing, finance, and engineering.

Flexibility

The ability to adapt to changes, challenges, or new circumstances quickly and efficiently in both personal and professional contexts.

Functional Organizational Structure

A type of organizational structure where the company is divided into departments based on their function within the organization.

Span of Control

The number of subordinates directly managed or supervised by an individual in an organizational hierarchy.