Which of the Following Statements Is True of Parental Investment

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of parental investment?

• A)It is rarely beneficial to infants raised in Western societies.
• B)It damages an infant's chances of survival in contemporary societies.
• C)It refers to the number of offspring that parents can produce each year.
• D)It refers to the behavior and resources invested in offspring to ensure their survival.

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