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Alloparenting
Interaction between an infant and non-biological parents.
Infant Handling
Behaviors exhibited towards infants, varying in nature.
Selection Pressure
Strong attraction of females to infants, even non-offspring.
Droparent
Parent that is not directly involved in infant care.
Reproductive Competition
Costs imposed on infants by handling behaviors.
Social Pathology
Negative social interactions affecting infant care.
Babysitting Hypothesis
Alloparenting allows mothers to forage more efficiently.
Grandmother Hypothesis
Infants benefit from having a grandmother present.
Practice Hypothesis
Adolescents improve mothering skills through infant handling.
Parasitism
High-ranking females exploit low-ranking females' resources.
Reciprocity
Mutual benefit in alloparenting relationships.
Social Bond Test
Infant handling tests the bond between females.
Coalitions
Supportive relationships formed through social interactions.
Costs to Alloparent
Potential negative impacts on the caregiver.
Benefits to Mother
Advantages gained by mothers from alloparenting.