The Infanticide Hypothesis, Which Posits That Infanticide Is a Reproduction-Enhancing

question 19

Multiple Choice

The infanticide hypothesis, which posits that infanticide is a reproduction-enhancing tactic practiced by males, is called a hypothesis because it

• A) can be proven.
• B) is an explanation based on limited evidence that can be tested.
• C) is mutually exclusive to any other potential explanations.
• D) is a basic principle that can be applied widely.

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