In a primitive tribe, Shantu fights with the other young men his age to impress the young ladies. As it turns out, several young women are attracted to him because he seems to be able to protect them and is rising in social status. In essence,
Shantu's aggression can be explained in evolutionary terms as a display of
a. jealousy.
b. dominance.
c. brutality.
d. fertility.
Answer: B
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