One Theory on the Evolution of Altruism Argues That Altruism

question 279

Multiple Choice

One theory on the evolution of altruism argues that altruism developed because it is a form of long-term cooperation where one individual may help another, but that assistance will be reciprocated at some time in the future. This is called the theory of ________________.

• A)kin selection
• B)alternating cooperation
• C)alternating competition
• D)reciprocal altruism

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