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A consumer's budget constraint for goods X and Y is determined by how much the consumer likes good X relative to good Y.
Monogamy Hypothesis
The theory that monogamy can evolve as a mating strategy that offers reproductive and survival benefits under certain environmental or social conditions.
Haplodiploidy Hypothesis
A theory related to social behavior in insects, suggesting that the unusual sex determination system of haplodiploidy contributes to the evolution of eusociality, especially in bees, ants, and wasps.
Kin Selection
A biological approach that prioritizes the reproductive achievements of an organism's kin, sometimes sacrificing the organism's own life and reproductive potential.
Coefficient of Relatedness
A measure of the genetic similarity between individuals, used to predict the likelihood of altruistic behavior.
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