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Awilson837

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Describe the theory of differential parental investment. What is sexual selection, and how does it related to parental investment?
 
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According to your text, the current movement in the attitudes toward different social groups partially reflects
 
  A) a shift toward social intolerance.
  B) social norms against expressions of bigotry.
  C) more direct expression of prejudice.
  D) more extreme attitudes toward other groups.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Differential parental investment theory states that animals that are more invested in the offspring tend to be more careful in choosing mates. Sexual selection is a form of natural selection favoring characteristics that assist animals in attracting mates or competing with members of their own sex.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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