The Theory of Reciprocal Altruism __________

question 47

Multiple Choice

The theory of reciprocal altruism __________.

• A)defines the conditions under which mechanisms favoring altruism can evolve
• B)states that psychological mechanisms for providing benefits to non-relatives can evolve as long as the delivery of such benefits is reciprocated at some point in the future
• C)both (a)and (b)
• D)neither (a)nor (b)

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