Social behavior has evolved primarily:
A)as a means to consolidate resources in the hands of the most genetically fit.
B)as a by-product of evolutionary increases in prefrontal cortex volume.
C)because it aids in survival and reproduction.
D)in species with language capacities.

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Social behavior aids in survival and reproduction by allowing organisms to form groups for protection, cooperation in obtaining resources, and mating opportunities. This ultimately increases the chances of passing on genes to the next generation. While the prefrontal cortex and language capacities may have played a role in the evolution of social behavior, they are not the primary driving force. The idea of consolidating resources in the hands of the most genetically fit is not supported by current understanding of evolutionary theory.

Social Behavior Has Evolved Primarily