You and a Friend Are Discussing the Importance of Fathers

question 24

Multiple Choice

You and a friend are discussing the importance of fathers in children's overall development.Your friend states that,"If we fail to promote increased involvement of fathers in the parenting process,then we must accept the inevitable breakdown of other social values." This statement is an example of the reasoning fallacy known as

• A) circular-logic.
• B) a false-dichotomy.
• C) a weak-analogy.
• D) alternative-explanations.

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Definitions:

Extra-androgen Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that higher levels of androgens (male sex hormones) in certain individuals can lead to more aggressive or dominant behaviors, potentially influencing mating success.

Honest Signal

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Side-blotched Lizards

A species of lizards known for their side blotches as distinguishing marks and a subject of study in evolutionary biology due to their mating strategies.

Panda Principle

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