What Does K-Selection Refer To

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Multiple Choice

What does K-selection refer to?

• A) species that produce large numbers of offspring and invest little to no parental care
• B) species that become extinct after a few generations
• C) species that produce relatively few offspring but invest a large amount of parental care
• D) only egg-laying species
• E) all species except primates

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Definitions:

Hierarchy of Needs

A motivational theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs, culminating in self-actualization.

Physiological

Relating to the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, often seen as the highest need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Esteem

The respect and admiration that an individual is regarded with by others.