From an Evolutionary Psychological Perspective, Why Would Social Structures Be

question 29

Multiple Choice

From an evolutionary psychological perspective, why would social structures be more important for humans than for other animals?

• A) By being social, predatory humans are at an advantage over nonpredatory humans.
• B) The benefits of being social clearly outweigh the costs.
• C) The demands of care for children and the elderly can be diffused.
• D) Being dependent on each other provides a larger pool of candidates for mate selection.

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