A new species is discovered in which males care for offspring after birth, and females leave the nest immediately. In this species, males are likely to
A. have fewer offspring overall than females.
B. have more offspring overall than females.
C. have lower parental investment.
D. be promiscuous.
Answer: A
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_____ refers to judgments about what gender roles in a particular culture ought to be
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