Zondra wakes up in the middle of the night and realizes that her house is on fire. The house is full of family and friends who gathered to celebrate her birthday. She has time to save one person. According to evolutionary psychologists, who will she be most likely to save?

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Evolutionary psychologists argue that individuals are more likely to save those who share a greater proportion of their genes, to ensure the survival of their genetic material. Siblings share approximately 50% of their genes, making them a higher priority in such a scenario compared to friends, cousins, or grandparents.

Zondra Wakes Up in the Middle of the Night and Realizes