Which Social Interaction Is Best Described as the Opposite of Altruism

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which social interaction is best described as the opposite of altruism in terms of its effect on donor and recipient fitness?

• A) cooperation
• B) selfishness
• C) spitefulness
• D) dominance

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Definitions:

Generativity

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where middle-aged adults have a desire to create or nurture things that will outlast them, contributing to the betterment of society.

Midlife Crisis

A psychological crisis occurring in middle age characterized by emotional turmoil, identity reevaluation, and a strong desire for change.

Generational Shift

Changes in attitudes, behaviors, and cultural norms that occur from one generation to the next, often due to society's evolution and historical events.

Midlife Crisis

A period of emotional turmoil and identity questioning that typically occurs in middle adulthood, often characterized by a desire for change.