Which Evolutionary Concept Best Explains the Self-Sacrificing Behaviour of Parents

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which evolutionary concept best explains the self-sacrificing behaviour of parents who rush into burning buildings to save their children?

• A) Natural selection
• B) Inclusive fitness
• C) Reciprocal cooperation
• D) Intrasexual competition
• E) Survival of the fittest

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