Evolutionary theory assumes that behaviors that lead to successful genetic reproduction will be rewarded and thus kept in the gene pool. How can we explain people who choose not to have children or people who choose to adopt children who are not genetically related to themselves? What about people who choose to live as permanent singles, never committing to a monogamous or exclusive relationship?

What will be an ideal response?


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Critics who argue that immigrants lack the knowledge and skills to contribute to the U.S. economy fail to see some fundamental aspects of immigrant success, including which fact?

A. Most legal and illegal immigrants never succeed financially. B. Only a few immigrants come to the United States to get on welfare. C. Immigrants take away more from the U.S. economy than they contribute. D. Most immigrants eventually marry into native-born American families.

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Results from individual research participants should be a. confidential

b. public. c. coded by name. d. ignored.

Psychology

Lithium is more effective than ____________________ in the treatment of bipolar disorder

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is a universal expression?

A. tenderness B. caring C. happiness D. reverence

Psychology