According to evolutionary psychologists, menopause evolved to offer:
A) an extra generation of caregivers to help promote survival of the young.
B) women time to be free to do what they want.
C) young females first dibs at getting mates.
D) males a chance to have sex without being afraid of getting women pregnant.

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Evolutionary psychologists suggest that menopause evolved as a way to offer an extra generation of caregivers to help promote survival of the young. With menopause, women can continue to assist in caring for their children and grandchildren without diverting resources to having more offspring of their own. This arrangement appears to have been successful for our ancestors, leading to the evolution of menopause in humans.

According to Evolutionary Psychologists, Menopause Evolved to Offer