The idea that the presence of postmenopausal females in human groups increases the survival rate of children is called the:
A)grandmother hypothesis
B)menopausal advantage
C)postmenopausal fitness advantage
D)elderly female hypothesis

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The presence of postmenopausal females in human groups increasing the survival rate of children is called the grandmother hypothesis. This hypothesis proposes that postmenopausal females contribute to the survival and reproductive success of their offspring and grandchildren by helping with childcare, food provisioning, and protection.

The Idea That the Presence of Postmenopausal Females in Human