According to evolutionary psychologists, when reproduction is a goal, the basic problem facing female animals is to
a. maximize the number of offspring produced by mating with the largest number of males possible.
b. find a high-quality male to ensure the best, healthiest offspring from her limited store of eggs.
c. spend as little time as possible encouraging the growth and development of offspring.
d. increase the number of eggs that are available for the purposes of reproduction.
Answer: b. find a high-quality male to ensure the best, healthiest offspring from her limited store of eggs.
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