Parental-investment theory can be used to explain
A) differences in rates of child abuse perpetrated against biological children versus stepchildren.
B) imprinting.
C) societal changes in views of women in the workforce.
D) hostile attributional biases.

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Parental-investment theory suggests that parents will invest more resources (such as time and energy) into their biological offspring than into stepchildren or unrelated children. This can lead to higher rates of child abuse against stepchildren because the investment in their well-being may not be as strong as it is for biological children.

Parental-Investment Theory Can Be Used to Explain