The Presence of Altruistic Behavior Is Most Likely Due to Kin

question 27

Multiple Choice

The presence of altruistic behavior is most likely due to kin selection, a theory maintaining that ________.

• A) genes enhance survival of copies of themselves by directing organisms to assist others who share those genes
• B) companionship is advantageous to animals because in the future they can help each other
• C) critical thinking abilities are normal traits for animals and they have arisen, like other traits, through natural selection
• D) natural selection has generally favored the evolution of exaggerated aggressive and submissive behaviors to resolve conflict without grave harm to participants

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