What Is the Most Plausible Explanation for Why the Male

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the most plausible explanation for why the male of most bird species have elaborate plumage and mating rituals?

• A) sexual selection
• B) genetic mutations
• C) gene flow
• D) natural selection

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Appeals to Common Goals

Strategies in negotiation or communication that highlight shared objectives to foster cooperation.

Collaboration

Working together with one or more individuals or organizations to achieve a common goal or complete a task.

Superficial Resolution

A solution to a problem or conflict that addresses only the surface issues, neglecting the deeper, underlying causes.

Suppression

The conscious act of stopping oneself from thinking or feeling certain emotions or thoughts.