How Can We Explain the Effectiveness of Ritual Treatments in Tribal

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Essay

How can we explain the effectiveness of ritual treatments in tribal societies when healing rituals use no substances with active chemical ingredients?

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Definitions:

Altruistic Behavior

Actions by an individual that benefit others at a cost to itself, often seen in social animals and key in studies of social evolution.

Relatedness

Relatedness refers to the genetic connection or relationship between individuals, typically measured as the proportion of shared genes among relatives.

Evolution

The process through which species change over time through mechanisms like natural selection, mutation, genetic drift, and gene flow.

Aplysia

A genus of sea slugs known for their role in neurobiological studies, particularly in the context of learning and memory.