According to evolutionary psychologists, aggression may be (or may have been) adaptive in humans. Explain how aggression could help a male pass on his genes
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: There are two proposed reasons as to how aggression could help men pass on their genes. First, displays of aggression are often displays of social dominance. Females tend to be more attracted to males with more power, thus dominant males would potentially attract more mates. Secondly, males are aggressive out of jealousy. Males who aggress against other males who may be trying to steal their mate may reduce the likelihood of the other males' success. This would ensure the paternity of the children with their mate, and reduce the likelihood that they are raising another male's child.
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Answer:
MEIOSIS is to MITOSIS as ____ is to ____
a. MALE :: FEMALE b. MIXING :: GROWTH c. NORMAL :: DEPRAVED d. NATURE :: NURTURE
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A. Frankie, who is Caucasian B. Tia, who is Latina C. Li, who is Asian American D. Alton, who is African American
(n) _______ study is one in which the participants can be identified by the researcher but not by anyone else.
a. blind b. secret c. confidential d. anonymous