The fact that the costs of providing care are paid separately by e4ach parent whereas the benefits accrue to both parents irrespective of which one provides the care can lead to
A) interbrood conflict.
B) intrabrood conflict.
C) sexual conflict.
D) all of the above.

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Sexual conflict arises because the costs of providing care (e.g., time, energy) are borne individually by each parent, but the benefits of that care (e.g., survival and future reproductive success of offspring) are shared by both parents. This discrepancy can lead to conflicts over how much each parent contributes to parental care.

The Fact That the Costs of Providing Care Are Paid