Katherine,her daughter,and some of Katherine's friends are boating in a river.Suddenly,their boat capsizes because of strong currents.Katherine is able to hold onto a log of wood,and she puts all efforts to save her daughter.She prioritizes her daughter's life over those of her friends.According to evolutionary psychology,which of the following is exemplified in this scenario?

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This scenario is an example of kin selection, which is the tendency to favor close relatives over non-relatives when it comes to altruistic behavior. Katherine prioritizes her daughter's life over her friends', which is a common behavior seen in kin selection.

Katherine,her Daughter,and Some of Katherine's Friends Are Boating in a River.Suddenly,their