A mother risks her own life by rushing into a burning house to save her son. According to the theory of kin selection, she is most likely performing this altruistic behaviour because
A)she feels she should help her son because it is expected of her
B)she feels she should contribute to the welfare of the society
C)protection of her offspring is an essential element of the loving bond between mother and child
D)she has a strong genetic relatedness with her son
E)she expects that her son will repay her in the future

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Kin selection theory suggests that individuals are more likely to perform altruistic acts for those with whom they share a high degree of genetic relatedness, such as their offspring, to increase the likelihood of their genes being passed on to future generations.

A Mother Risks Her Own Life by Rushing into a Burning