In the 2002 Case of ________________________, the Supreme Court Ruled

question 17

Short Answer

In the 2002 case of ________________________, the Supreme Court ruled that mentally handicapped people could not be executed, as doing so would constitute cruel and unusual punishment.

Understand the concept of sperm competition and cryptic female choice.

Recognize the benefits and costs associated with sexual reproduction.

Understand the role of genetic diversity and fitness in the context of sexual reproduction.

Grasp the hypotheses explaining certain mating preferences and strategies (good genes, sensory bias, arbitrary choice).

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Definitions:

Big Five

A model outlining five major dimensions of human personality: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

Talkativeness

The tendency to engage in frequent or excessive talking, often reflecting an individual's personality trait or a specific social context encouraging verbal communication.

Self-report

A method of gathering data where individuals provide information about themselves, often used in surveys and questionnaires.

Personality-relevant

Pertain to aspects or factors that are important or significant to the understanding or analysis of an individual’s character traits.