A behavior that has evolved to aid relatives, although at personal risk, and thus increases the chance of your genes being passed on to the next generation is known as

A. altricial behavior.
B. adaptive behavior.
C. kin selection.
D. operant conditioning.
E. instinctive behavior.


Answer: C

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