According to evolutionary theory, altruistic behavior has survival advantages
A) when it enhances survival of one's children.
B) when it enhances survival of other relatives, in addition to children.
C) when it enhances survival of other members of one's group who are not one's relatives.
D) all of the above

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Altruistic behavior can have survival advantages when it enhances the survival of one's children (A), other relatives (B), or other members of one's group who are not one's relatives (C). This is because individuals who engage in altruistic behavior may receive reciprocal benefits or increase the likelihood of passing on their genes through the survival of their kin or group members. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

According to Evolutionary Theory, Altruistic Behavior Has Survival Advantages