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)the social-exchange theory
D)the self-presentation theory

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Evolutionary psychology proposes that humans have evolved to be more altruistic toward their relatives, as they share a greater percentage of genes, and therefore promoting their survival increases the likelihood of passing on those shared genes. This predicts that we will be more altruistic toward our relatives than toward close friends.

Which of the Following Specifically Predicts That We Will Be