Frequency-dependent selection requires that the payoff of a strategy _____________ as its frequency ________________.

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In frequency-dependent selection, a strategy's payoff decreases as its frequency increases because the strategy becomes less effective as it becomes more common. This creates a selective pressure against the dominant strategy and favors alternative strategies, leading to a dynamic equilibrium of multiple strategies in the population.

Frequency-Dependent Selection Requires That the Payoff of a Strategy _____________