Social interaction between animals where one individual imposes a penalty on another,and in so doing suffers a loss,is termed ________.
A) mutual benefit
B) selfishness
C) altruism
D) spite

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The definition given describes the concept of spite, where there is a penalty imposed on another individual but the actor also suffers a loss. This is contrasted with mutual benefit, where both individuals benefit from the interaction, selfishness, where one individual benefits at the expense of the other, and altruism, where one individual benefits the other at its own expense.

Social Interaction Between Animals Where One Individual Imposes a Penalty