Chapter 3: the evolution of social behavior Flashcards

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cooperation

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a mutually helpful action that may have immediate benefits for both parties or postponed benefits for one of the cooperators

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reciprocity

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a helpful action is repaid later by the recipient of assistance

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maladaptive altruism

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A sacrifices its lifetime inclusive fitness in order to help B

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adaptive altruism

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the initial direct fitness sacrifice made by A leads to indirect fitness gains for A

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spite

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A reduces its reproductive fitness in order to harm B

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deceit and manipulation

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B exploits or manipulates A in ways that harm A but benefit B

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prisoner’s dilemma

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a game theory construct in which the fitness payoffs to individuals are set such that mutual cooperation between the players generates a lower return than defection, which occurs when one individual accepts assistance from the other but does not return the favor

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facultative altruism

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altruism that the helper can deploy at its discretion

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obligate altruism

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helpers are locked into providing assistance for others

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