According to this theory, the sex that makes the larger investment in offspring (bearing, nursing, etc.) will be more selective of partners than the sex that makes the smaller investment.
A) adaptation level theory
B) parental investment theory
C) investment differentiation theory
D) social learning theory

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Parental investment theory proposes that the sex that invests more in offspring will be more selective in mating because they have more to lose if they make a poor mate choice. This theory is based on the idea that bearing, nursing, and protecting offspring requires more time and energy for one sex (usually female) than the other, and therefore that sex will be choosier in selecting a mate who can provide good genes and/or resources to help care for offspring.

According to This Theory, the Sex That Makes the Larger