Evolutionary Theory Suggests That the Relationship Between Childhood Stress and Onset

question 33

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary theory suggests that the relationship between childhood stress and onset of puberty exists to _____.

• A) delay childbearing in strife-filled environments
• B) encourage stressed youth to take more risks
• C) ensure that reproduction occurs early in stress-filled environments
• D) ease the transition to adulthood for individuals who need to grow up fast

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