Organisms that help those they recognize as capable of returning the favor are displaying ____.
A) kin selection
B) group selection
C) reciprocal altruism
D) sociobiology

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Organisms that engage in reciprocal altruism help others who they recognize as capable of returning the favor in the future. This behavior is based on the premise of 'you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours,' and is a form of social cooperation that can benefit both parties involved.

Organisms That Help Those They Recognize as Capable of Returning