An individual who gains advantages when helping others is cooperating.By contrast,an individual who puts itself at risk for survival when helping others is displaying _________.

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Altruism is defined as behavior that benefits others at a cost to oneself. This choice best fits the description of an individual putting themselves at risk for the sake of helping others. Reciprocity may involve cooperation, but it is based on the expectation of later repayment for the initial help given. Competition is not related to helping behavior, and a self-fulfilling prophecy refers to a belief influencing one's actions, not a behavior related to helping others.

An Individual Who Gains Advantages When Helping Others Is Cooperating