A Mother Risks Her Own Life by Rushing into a Burning

question 166

Multiple Choice

A mother risks her own life by rushing into a burning house to save her son. According to the theory of kin selection, she is most likely performing this altruistic behaviour because

• A)she feels she should help her son because it is expected of her
• B)she feels she should contribute to the welfare of the society
• C)protection of her offspring is an essential element of the loving bond between mother and child
• D)she has a strong genetic relatedness with her son
• E)she expects that her son will repay her in the future

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