Ellis' parental investment theory emphasizes the role of fathers in determining the timing of puberty. According to this theory which of the following is true?

a. Puberty was earlier when father-daughter interactions were positive.
b. One way to reduce teen pregnancy is to discourage fathers from interacting with their teenage daughters.
c. Positive interactions between fathers and daughters will help delay the onset of puberty, which will reduce the odds of teenage pregnancy.
d. Pubertal timing is influenced by the quantity, not the quality, of father-daughter interactions.


c

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