Life History Theory Argues That Fitness Can Be Grouped into Two

question 20

Multiple Choice

Life history theory argues that fitness can be grouped into two categories:

• A) Allocation and reproductive effort
• B) Allocation and somatic effort
• C) r and K effort
• D) Somatic and reproductive effort

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Definitions:

Wealth Effect

The change in spending that accompanies a change in perceived wealth, usually referring to the increase in consumer spending following an increase in asset values.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households, constituting one of the primary components of aggregate demand in an economy.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States.

Permanent Income Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that an individual's consumption at a point in time is determined by their expected lifetime income, not just their current income.