At a debate about evolutionary psychology, you hear someone claim that altruistic behavior could not have evolved through the process of natural selection because altruism is not adaptive and can even decrease an organism's chances of survival. Which of the following is the best response to this claim?
A) Traits that have no genetic or adaptive benefit are often selected for in evolution.
B) Altruism evolved through artificial selection, not natural selection.
C) Processes such as kin selection can explain how altruism can confer a genetic benefit that could be selected for by evolution.
D) This is correct, evolutionary psychology cannot explain altruistic behavior.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q121: In a "culture of honor," individuals
A) do
Q122: When we engage in helping that appears
Q123: On a crowded sidewalk a man falls
Q124: When Kumar was expelled from school for
Q125: Which of the following is NOT associated
Q127: The frustration-aggression hypothesis predicts that
A) being aggressive
Q128: The short version of an androgen receptor
Q129: All other things being equal, who is
Q130: Some evolutionary psychologists explain altruistic behavior towards
Q131: Which of the following is true about
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents