Which of the following specifically predicts that we will be more altruistic toward our relatives than toward close friends?
A)evolutionary psychology
B)the social norms theory
C)nominative determinism
D)the self-presentation theory

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Evolutionary psychology suggests that we are more likely to be altruistic toward our relatives because we share genetic material with them and helping them increases the likelihood of our genes being passed on to the next generation. This is known as kin selection. Close friends do not share the same level of genetic relatedness, so the incentive to be altruistic is less strong.

Which of the Following Specifically Predicts That We Will Be