Why Might Monogamy Serve a Reproductive Advantage for Nesting Birds

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why might monogamy serve a reproductive advantage for nesting birds?

• A) It presents a reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
• B) Each parent needs its partner's continuing help if the offspring are to survive.
• C) Monogomy increases the chances of knowing which partner's genes are mixed with its own.
• D) All of the above.

Comprehend human cognitive biases and the tendency to find patterns in random data.

Understand the concept of self-serving bias and its distinction from other cognitive biases.

Evaluate the belief in personal control and its implications on behavior and perception.

Identify the possibility of bias in expert opinions and the limitations of expertise.

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