This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Charles Darwin, an evolutionary theorist, found it difficult to explain altruism. From an ... (Read 162 times)

crazycityslicker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 537
Charles Darwin, an evolutionary theorist, found it difficult to explain altruism. From an evolutionary perspective, it would initially seem that over centuries and generations, altruistic behaviors would ________ because ________.
 
  a. increase; more unfit offspring might survive
  b. disappear; self-sacrifice would produce fewer offspring
  c. disappear; only the fittest, most selfless offspring would survive
  d. remain unchanged; the gene pool would become more variable

Question 2

The idea that natural selection favors behaviors that help a genetic relative is known as
 
  a. kin selection.
  b. familial selection.
  c. kinship bias.
  d. familial reciprocity.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

meganmoser117

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 303
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A





 

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library