How Would Charles Darwin Likely Explain Maternal Aggression When Something

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Multiple Choice

How would Charles Darwin likely explain maternal aggression when something or someone threatens a mother's children?

• A) Young girls learn to protect their children by watching their mothers.
• B) Maternal aggression is an inherited trait that is selected for because it contributes to the survival of the offspring.
• C) Mothers are rewarded for being protective of their children.
• D) Mothers learn to be protective of their children through trial and error.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Exogenous

Originating from outside an organism or system; external factors or influences that are not produced within an organism.

Agonist

An agonist is a chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a stimulatory effect.

Antagonist

A substance that acts against and blocks an action, often referring to a drug that binds to a receptor in a cell and prevents a response in the presence of an agonist.