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Which of the following summarizes the evolutionary psychology explanation of altruistic behavior?
O Altruism is more likely to occur among possible mates, because helping a potential mate means
increasing the chance of passing on your genes.
O Altruism is most likely to occur among members of the same gender, to promote a feeling of
solidarity.
O Altruism is especially likely to occur among complete strangers, because helping a stranger in-
creases your likelihood of being helped in the future.
O Altruism is more likely to occur among family members, because helping a relative also means
promoting the survival of the family's genes.

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Answer: D

Explanation: Altruism is more likely to occur among family members, because helping a relative also means promoting the survival of the family's genes.

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