Kin selection is defined as:
a. selection for a behavior that raises an individual's own chances of survival or reproduction, as well as those of a related individual.
b. selection for a behavior that lowers an individual's own chances of survival or reproduction, but raises those of a relative.
c. selection for a behavior that lowers an individual's own chances of survival or reproduction, but raises those of another individual who may be reciprocally altruistic.
d. selection that operates not just on one individual, but on all of its relatives as well.
e. None of the above is correct.
Ans: b. selection for a behavior that lowers an individual's own chances of survival or reproduction, but raises those of a relative.
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