An Evolutionary Psychologist Named J

question 120

Multiple Choice

An evolutionary psychologist named J.B.S.Hildane once jested,"I would give up my life for two siblings or eight cousins." Why would he say that?

• A) We share more genes with our siblings than with our cousins.
• B) Hildane dislikes his cousins.
• C) Norms dictate that we should favour our siblings.
• D) Biology is destiny when it comes to prosocial behaviour.
• E) We generally live in closer proximity to our siblings.

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