According to the theory of natural selection, as individual survival in the wild is uncertain, humans who cooperate in groups are more likely to
A) engage in conflict with other groups.
B) survive and reproduce.
C) break away from the group to seek their own survival.
D) cooperate until there is too much internal conflict in the group.

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Natural selection favors traits that increase an individual's chances of survival and reproduction. Cooperation in groups would increase the chances of survival and reproduction, as individuals can work together to find food, protect themselves from predators, and care for offspring. Therefore, humans who cooperate in groups are more likely to survive and reproduce, which aligns with option B. Option A is incorrect because conflict with other groups does not necessarily increase survival chances. Option C is less likely because humans have evolved as social beings, and breaking away from a group completely may reduce their chances of survival. Option D is incorrect because too much internal conflict would reduce the effectiveness of the group and decrease the chances of survival and reproduction.

According to the Theory of Natural Selection, as Individual Survival