Based on Hamilton's rule, deceit, manipulation, and exploitation will _____ as relatedness decreases among kin.
A) appear
B) decrease
C) disappear
D) increase

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Hamilton's rule states that an individual is more likely to help another if the cost of helping is less than the benefit to the recipient, multiplied by the degree of relatedness between the two individuals. As relatedness decreases, the incentive for cooperation decreases, and with it, the disincentive for foul play. Therefore, deceit, manipulation, and exploitation are expected to increase as relatedness decreases among kin.

Based on Hamilton's Rule, Deceit, Manipulation, and Exploitation Will _____