What concept proposes that genes associated with altruism are selected for if they lead to behavior that promotes the reproductive success of an altruist's close relatives?
A)natural selection
B)inclusive fitness
C)selfish herd
D)social evolution
E)instinctive sacrifice

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The concept that proposes that genes associated with altruism are selected for if they lead to behavior that promotes the reproductive success of an altruist's close relatives is known as inclusive fitness. This idea was developed by biologist W.D. Hamilton in the 1960s and has been supported by numerous studies of social behavior in animals. Natural selection refers to the process by which certain traits become more common in a population over time due to their beneficial effects on survival or reproduction. The other answer choices (selfish herd, social evolution, and instinctive sacrifice) are not directly related to the concept of inclusive fitness.

What Concept Proposes That Genes Associated with Altruism Are Selected