Females have developed characteristics that have helped humans to survive. Evolution has shown:
a. that females who are more aggressive survive.
b. that females who are more nurturing, cooperative, and emotionally responsive to others will attract males who will protect and provide for them.
c. that females must show dominance in order to protect their offspring.
d. that females and males have needed the same characteristics to survive.
B. Females that showed these qualities were more likely to get protection from males.
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She is devastated that she cannot dance for the next three months. Her brother made the suggestion to think about her dancing often and even actively imagine herself dancing everyday through her routines. Based on information provided in your textbook, how should Suzzette respond to her brother's suggestions? a) Suzzette should ignore her brother's suggestions because they are ridiculous. b) Suzzette should thank her brother for trying to cheer her up, but not take his advice. c) Since the research on mental imagery suggests that the same brain areas are activated when a person is performing a task or mentally rehearsing it, Suzzette should listen to her brother's advice. d) Suzzette should listen to her brother's suggestion because research demonstrates that injuries heal substantially earlier when mental imagery is used.
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A) a small group B) a family group C) an ethnic group D) a friendship group