The Only Way Reciprocal Altruism Can Evolve Is If __________

question 26

Multiple Choice

The only way reciprocal altruism can evolve is if __________.

• A)organisms have mechanisms to detect and avoid cheaters
• B)organisms avoid investing heavily in unrelated others
• C)the resident social group consists of 50 to 200 individuals
• D)most members of the population engage in some form of altruism

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Definitions:

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

A treatment involving the delivery of electrical impulses to the vagus nerve to manage seizures or depression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used in treating depression.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a medical treatment most commonly used for severe depression which involves inducing seizures in an anesthetized patient with the aim of providing relief from psychiatric illnesses.

Lithium

A metallic element that occurs in nature as a mineral salt and is an effective treatment for bipolar disorders.