Altruistic Behavior Benefits Others While Being a Disadvantage to the Altruistic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Altruistic behavior benefits others while being a disadvantage to the altruistic individual. Which of the following reasons does NOT explain why it exists in primate societies?

• A) Altruistic behavior is not directed randomly, but toward related individuals.
• B) Altruistic behavior is an example of kin selection.
• C) Altruistic behavior is likely to be observed in groups where there is high genetic relatedness among individuals.
• D) Altruistic behavior is random.

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Production Function

A quantitative model that demonstrates how the inputs in the production process impact the goods or services output.

Supply Function

A mathematical expression that shows the relationship between the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing to sell and the price of the good or service.

Factor Price

The price of inputs used in the production of goods and services, such as labor wages or the cost of raw materials.

Production Function

An equation outlining how inputs translate into the output for an organization, a specific industry, or the economy at large for all potential input pairings.