Mutualism Explanations of Cooperative Behaviour Argue That

question 47

Multiple Choice

Mutualism explanations of cooperative behaviour argue that:

• A) it is evolutionarily disadvantageous to engage in cooperative behaviour.
• B) we are motivated to engage in cooperative behaviour because it benefits the cooperator as well as others.
• C) those who cooperate are biased towards blood relatives because it helps them propagate their own genes.
• D) people want to appear caring and altruistic according to social norms.

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