Actions that benefit others without providing any direct benefit to the actor are known as ________

A) heroism
B) self interest
C) kin selection
D) prosocial behavior
E) reciprocal altruism


Answer: D

Psychology

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People accused of most major crimes are less likely to be found guilty if they physically are ____

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A. constructive play. B. formal games with rules. C. dramatic play. D. parallel play.

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