The Selective Optimization with Compensation Model Presumes That When Facing

question 99

Multiple Choice

The selective optimization with compensation model presumes that when facing decline, individuals should ________.

• A) push themselves harder
• B) continue to engage with life
• C) exercise more frequently
• D) accept assistance
• E) focus on doing fewer activities well

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Definitions:

Polygyny

A mating system in which a male mates with multiple females in the same breeding season.

Wattled Jacanas

Tropical wetland birds known for their distinctive long toes and striking facial wattles, typically found across Central and South America.

Sexual Selection

A mechanism of evolution where individuals with certain inherited characteristics are more likely than other individuals to obtain mates.

Strong Sexual Selection

A form of natural selection where certain traits increase an individual's chances of mating and reproducing more than others.