Meta-Analyses on Altruism

question 46

Multiple Choice

Meta-analyses on altruism:

• A) provide a great deal of support for the negative state relief hypothesis.
• B) does not provide a great deal of support for the negative state relief hypothesis.
• C) suggest that altruism does not exist.
• D) cast doubt on the idea of kin selection.

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Definitions:

Differential Gene Expression

The process by which genes are turned on or off in different cell types, allowing for cellular diversity and function.

Teratogen

Any agent capable of interfering with normal morphogenesis in an embryo, thereby causing malformations; examples include radiation, certain chemicals, and certain infectious agents.

Morphogenesis

The biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape and structure.

Neonate

Newborn individual.