Altruistic Behavior Benefits Others While Being a Disadvantage to the Altruistic

question 33

Multiple Choice

Altruistic behavior benefits others while being a disadvantage to the altruistic individual.Which of the following reasons does NOT explain why it exists in primate societies?

• A) Altruistic behavior is not directed randomly but toward related individuals.
• B) Altruistic behavior is an example of kin selection.
• C) Altruistic behavior is likely to be observed in groups where there is high genetic relatedness among individuals.
• D) Altruistic behavior is the random effect of living in a complex social species.

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