Bob Gives Up a Chance to Marry and Have a Family

question 11

Multiple Choice

Bob gives up a chance to marry and have a family in order to go to work in a distant country. Had he married, he would have had two surviving offspring. He sends money back to his sister, who as a result produces five surviving offspring instead of the two she would have had without Bob's assistance. What was Bob's cost to himself in units of direct fitness (such as children) ?

• A) 1
• B) 1.5
• C) 2
• D) 3

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Definitions:

Preference for Consistency

A psychological trait that denotes a person's desire to maintain uniformity and coherence among their beliefs, values, and actions.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Self-Esteem

The overall sense of value or worth a person attributes to themselves.

Situational Effect

The impact that immediate environmental or contextual factors have on an individual's behavior, choices, or emotions at a given time.