Which Best Describes the "Paternal Investment Theory" of Puberty? ​

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the "paternal investment theory" of puberty? ​

• A)Moms have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved mom appears to delay its onset.
• B)Moms have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved mom appears to accelerate its onset.
• C)Dads have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved dad appears to delay its onset.
• D)Dads have the greatest impact on the timing of early puberty, and having a highly involved dad appears to accelerate its onset.

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