The Idea That People Are Altruistic

question 79

Multiple Choice

The idea that people are altruistic:

• A) reinforces the basic economic notion of self-interested rational behavior.
• B) challenges the basic economic notion of self-interested rational behavior.
• C) cannot be modeled into utility functions.
• D) assumes that marginal benefits of certain activities will not be subject to diminishing returns.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific explanation for the diversity of life on Earth, proposing that species change over time through processes like natural selection and genetic mutation.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to survive and reproduce.

Promotes Survival

Refers to any trait, behavior, or strategy that increases the likelihood of an organism's survival and reproduction in its environment.

Turing Test

A means of determining if artificial intelligence is conscious, self-directed intelligence.