Game theory Flashcards

1
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what is altruism

A

where an animal does something that is costly to itself but benefits another

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2
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Kin selection

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natural selection favours genes that promote altruistic behaviour toward individuals genetically related
- most familiar example is parental care (want to see offspring survive and carry on generation)

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