Joey and Chandler are not related to each other, yet Chandler goes out of his way to leave work early so he can give Joey a ride to the airport.Ross, who is a scientist, suggests that he can account for Chandler's helping behavior using an evolutionary perspective.Which concept could he cite in doing so in this case?

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Reciprocal altruism suggests that individuals may help others who are not related to them if there is a possibility of the favor being returned in the future. In this case, Chandler may be helping Joey with the expectation that Joey will reciprocate the favor in some way in the future.

Joey and Chandler Are Not Related to Each Other, Yet