Why Might Being a Cooperator Provide a Survival Advantage

question 73

Multiple Choice

Why might being a cooperator provide a survival advantage?

• A)The cooperator benefits from engaging in unobserved selfish behavior.
• B)People might believe he or she lacks resources and needs assistance.
• C)Cooperators can intimidate others into submission.
• D)Having a reputation for cooperating can motivate others to cooperate with that person.

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Definitions:

Causation

The demonstration of how one event or action is the result of or factors into the occurrence of another event or action.

"But For" Rule

A principle used in the causation analysis of legal cases, indicating that an event would not have occurred 'but for' the actions of the defendant.

Duty Of Care

Duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on individuals or organizations to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others in specific circumstances.

Invitee

A person who is invited onto property or premises for the benefit of the property owner or occupier, thus granted higher safety and care standards.