Which of the following findings supports the concept of reciprocal altruism?
A) Human mothers can recognize their new babies from photographs, even when they have had little contact with the babies.
B) Across cultures, people are more willing to help closely related individuals than strangers.
C) Chimpanzees will share food with other primates who share with them.
D) Identical twins cooperate more when working together compared to fraternal twins.

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Reciprocal altruism is the idea that individuals can cooperate and help each other in a mutually beneficial exchange. Choice C, which describes chimpanzees sharing food with primates who have shared with them, supports this concept as it shows an example of cooperation and mutual benefit. Choices A, B, and D are not directly related to reciprocal altruism.

Which of the Following Findings Supports the Concept of Reciprocal