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member: r/K theory

concepts in race and crime
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r/K theory
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definition: r/K theory, derived from evolutionary biology, describes a continuum of reproduction strategies. Species on the r-strategy end of this continuum reproduce quickly, in large numbers, and spend little time nurturing their young, while K-strategy animals reproduce slowly, in low numbers per birthing event, and nurture their young carefully. [Source: Encyclopedia of Race and Crime; r/K Theory]