Consider Trivers's Parent-Offspring Conflict Model

question 29

Multiple Choice

Consider Trivers's parent-offspring conflict model.How do you expect the zone of conflict between parent and offspring to differ when the future offspring is a half instead of a full sibling?

• A)The zone of conflict will become wider.
• B)The zone of conflict will become narrower.
• C)The zone of conflict will remain of the same width but shift toward higher parental investment.
• D)The zone of conflict will become wider and shift toward higher parental investment.

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