In Which of the Following Scenarios Would Reciprocal Altruism Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios would reciprocal altruism be LEAST likely to evolve?

• A) in long-lived, intelligent species that live in small groups with high mutual dependence
• B) when there are repeated interactions with the same individuals within a group
• C) when opportunities for altruism and reciprocation are rare
• D) when failure to reciprocate is punished

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