Anthropology 101 - Human Biological Evolution » Fall 2020 » Primate Reproductive Strategies Quiz
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Question #1
Non-human, female primate reproduction is limited primarily by
A.
The number of males who are available for mating
B.
The number of gametes females can produce
C.
Food availability
D.
All of these statements are correct
Question #2
Non-human, female primates may increase their reproductive success by
A.
All of these statements are correct
B.
Gaining more access to resources by cooperating with other females
C.
Gaining more access to resources by being successful in competition with other females
D.
Finding the optimal amount of care to invest in offspring
Question #3
The quality versus quantity trade-off means:
A.
Males invest more in care of offspring than females do
B.
Allomaternal care is more likely
C.
The more females invest in the care of their offspring, the less time and resources they have to devote to future offspring
Question #4
Intersexual selection
A.
favors traits that make individuals more attractive to the opposite sex
B.
favors traits that make individuals more successful in competition for access to mates
C.
Both of these responses are correct
Question #5
Male rank predicts
A.
Tail length
B.
Reproductive success
C.
How long a monogamous pair bond lasts
Question #6
Males are most likely to invest in their offspring
A.
In one-male/multi-female groups
B.
In species that have enduring pair bonds
C.
False; males never invest in offspring
Question #7
The greatest sexual dimorphism in body size and canine size is seen
A.
In polyandrous groups
B.
In one-male/multi-female groups
C.
In multi-male/multi-female groups
Question #8
Male-male competition is most intense when
A.
Humans are present
B.
Variation in reproductive success is the highest for males
C.
Monogamy is common
Question #9
Lactational amenorrhea is
A.
All of these statements are correct
B.
Ends when offspring are weaned
C.
Temporary
D.
Occurs because nursing requires an enormous amount of calories
Question #10
Infanticide usually occurs
A.
When a male increases in rank
B.
During the rainy season
C.
When a new female enters a group
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