By Definition, Which of the Following Is True of Altruistic

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Multiple Choice

By definition, which of the following is true of altruistic behaviors?

• A) They incur a cost to the recipient.
• B) They incur a cost to the actor.
• C) They result in a benefit to the actor.
• D) They are beneficial to the recipient and the actor.

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Definitions:

Innate Behavioral Characteristics

Behaviors that are hard-wired into an organism's biological makeup, often apparent from birth or without extensive learning.

Biological Grounds

Basis or reasons that are rooted in biological factors or processes, often used in the context of explaining natural phenomena or justifying certain behaviors on the basis of genetics or evolutionary biology.

Genetic Disposition

An individual's likelihood of developing certain conditions or traits based on their genetic makeup.

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