Which of the following is a consequence of females having higher parental investment than males?
A. Promiscuity is more common in females than males.
B. Females have more limitations on the number of offspring they can produce in their lifetime.
C. Males are less likely to abandon offspring after birth.
D. Males are less likely than females to employ promiscuous reproduction strategies.
Answer: B
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a. 54 c. 18 b. 45 d. 15
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a. ?selection variability hypothesis b. ?variability hypothesis c. ?sexual selection hypothesis d. ?male superiority hypothesis e. ?female evolution hypothesis
According to Piaget, intelligence is the ability to
a. adapt to one's environment. b. respond to reinforcement. c. process information. d. score well on IQ tests.
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a. preconscious mind b. conscious mind c. unconscious mind d. subconscious mind