Altruistic Behavior Benefits Others While Being a Disadvantage to the Altruistic

question 10

Multiple Choice

Altruistic behavior benefits others while being a disadvantage to the altruistic individual.What observation might best explain this behavior?

• A)Helping behavior directed toward related individuals is costly and has probably never evolved;most altruistic behavior is random.
• B)Altruistic behavior is most common in groups with a low degree of genetic relatedness.
• C)Altruistic behavior is widespread in primates,but as observed by Wrangham,is absent in chimpanzees.
• D)Altruistic behavior is often directed toward related individuals and enhances inclusive fitness.

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