A mother risks her own life by rushing into a burning house to save her son. How can we explain this behaviour from a behavioural genetic viewpoint?
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)Kin selection
E)Reciprocal altruism

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Kin selection is a behavioral genetic concept that explains altruistic behavior towards close relatives, as it increases the likelihood of the survival of shared genes.

A Mother Risks Her Own Life by Rushing into a Burning