What Is the Adaptive Value of Distinguishing Between Different Kin

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the adaptive value of distinguishing between different kin members in terms of their social rank?

• A)It provides a means for identifying individuals from whom we are likely to receive altruism and those to whom we might channel our altruistic acts.
• B)It allows us to identify those who are more capable of giving altruism and those who are more likely in need of altruism.
• C)both (a)and (b)
• D)neither (a)nor (b)

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