The Idea That Evolution Has Selected Altruism Toward One's Close

question 98

Multiple Choice

The idea that evolution has selected altruism toward one's close relatives to enhance the survival of mutually shared genes is referred to as:

• A)nominative determinism.
• B)altruistic selection.
• C)kin selection.
• D)self-serving helpfulness.

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