Although Altruistic Behavior Benefits Others While Being a Disadvantage to the Altruistic

question 37

Multiple Choice

Although altruistic behavior benefits others while being a disadvantage to the altruistic individual, it likely exists in primate societies because

• A)altruistic behaviors are not directed randomly but toward related individuals.
• B)altruistic behaviors are an example of kin selection.
• C)altruistic behaviors are likely to be observed in groups where there is high genetic relatedness among individuals.
• D)all of the above.

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