Because one condition of this theory is that the individual is able to recognize and remember who had helped in the past, _____ should be limited to species with those abilities.
A) communal sharing
B) equality matching
C) reciprocal altruism
D) tit-for-tat

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Reciprocal altruism relies on the ability to recognize and remember past interactions, where one individual helped another. This allows for a future exchange of assistance in a way that benefits both parties. Therefore, reciprocal altruism should be limited to species with the cognitive abilities to recognize and remember past interactions. Communal sharing and equality matching do not require this ability, and tit-for-tat is a specific strategy within reciprocal altruism, rather than a separate condition.

Because One Condition of This Theory Is That the Individual