Large-Scale Cooperation Can Be Maintained Through

question 24

Multiple Choice

Large-scale cooperation can be maintained through

• A) punishment of free-riders and enforcement of moral normal by third parties.
• B) pure and unselfish altruism by most individuals in the group.
• C) an altruism gene that reverses the effects of kin selection.
• D) extremely low levels of relatedness that result from regular inbreeding.

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Definitions:

N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)

A receptor in the brain that plays a key role in synaptic plasticity, memory function, and involved in neuronal communication.

Cholinesterase

is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine and other choline esters that function as neurotransmitters, important in muscle function and memory.

Lewy Body

Abnormal aggregations of protein that develop inside nerve cells, contributing to Parkinson's disease and dementia.

Frontotemporal Degeneration

A group of brain disorders caused by the progressive loss of nerve cells in the frontal and/or temporal lobes, affecting behavior, language, and movement.