Why Is Altruistic Behaviour an Evolutionary Problem

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is altruistic behaviour an evolutionary problem?

• A) It does not lead to an increase in direct fitness.
• B) It does not lead to an increase in indirect fitness.
• C) It does not lead to an increase in fitness.
• D) It decreases fitness.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost Curve

A visual chart that illustrates the change in the expense associated with producing an extra unit of a product as the total output grows.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced, reflecting the average cost of producing each unit excluding fixed costs.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing the surplus gained from an activity beyond the next best alternative.

Marginal Revenue

The extra revenue generated by the sale of an additional unit of a product or service.