Women are fertile for about 20 years, and in our natural state (before the advent of agriculture) they could produce on average one child every 4-6 years. Males are reproductive for a much longer period of time and can have as many children at a time as females they can impregnate. This difference in reproductive biology has resulted in different reproductive strategies and behaviors between males and females. Which of the following best describes the female reproductive strategy?
A. To be choosey when selecting a mate and invest much care in raising each offspring.
B. To mate with as many partners as possible and not waste time and energy caring for offspring.
C. To be choosey when selecting a mate, and not waste time and energy caring for offspring.
D. To mate with as many partners as possible and invest much care in raising each offspring.