Recall that the introduction to Chapter 11 (Prosocial Behavior) began with a description of several of the citizen-heroes of September 11, 2001-for example William Wik, who refused to flee to personal safety because there were still people to be rescued.He died when a tower collapsed.Wik was willing to sacrifice his own life to save others, and his behavior could thus best be described as

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Altruistic behavior is defined as selfless behavior that benefits others without any personal gain or benefit. William Wik's behavior of sacrificing his own life to save others can be best described as altruistic. Prosocial behavior refers to any behavior that benefits others, with or without personal gain, and can include both altruistic behavior and behavior that provides personal benefit as well. Evolutionary adaptation and kin selection do not accurately describe Wik's behavior.

Recall That the Introduction to Chapter 11 (Prosocial Behavior) Began