Give the Meanings for the Following Combining Forms

question 114

Short Answer

Give the meanings for the following combining forms.
-lord/o: ___________________

Describe the concept and implications of sexual selection and parental investment in reproductive outcomes.

Understand the principles and examples of sexual selection and mating systems in animals.

Identify the differences between various mating systems (polygyny, polyandry, monogamy) and their evolutionary implications.

Understand the concept of sexual conflict and its evolutionary outcomes.

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Definitions:

Inborn Patterns

Innate behaviors or responses that are genetically programmed and evident from birth.

Need for Affiliation

A psychological drive that compels individuals to seek out social interactions and relationships.

Birth Order

The sequence at which a person is born in their family, which is thought to have an impact on their personality and psychological development.

Instincts

Innate, fixed patterns of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.