Recall that the introduction to Chapter 11 (Prosocial Behavior) began with a description of several of the citizen-heroes of September 11, 2001-for example William Wik, who refused to flee to personal safety because there were still people to be rescued. He died when a tower collapsed. Wik was willing to sacrifice his own life to save others, and his behavior could thus best be described as __________.
A) altruistic
B) communal
C) evolutionarily adaptive
D) an example of kin selection

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William Wik's behavior was motivated by a desire to benefit others at his own expense, which fits the definition of altruism.

Recall That the Introduction to Chapter 11 (Prosocial Behavior) Began