Lecture 15. Evolution of Reciprocity Flashcards
1
Q
What is mutualism ?
A
Co-operations to obtain an end which one individual could not achieve alone so benefits both actors
2
Q
What is the selfish herd concept ?
A
Everyone tryin to be in the middle of the herd, which an cause it to bend
3
Q
Why do birds colonial nest ?
A
- Easier defence from predators
- Those in middle safer from predators
- Synchronous breeding
4
Q
What is reciprocal altruism ?
A
Where the payback from your action is not assured, but depends on the co-operation of another
5
Q
What are the conditions for reciprocal altruism ?
A
- Relatively small groups
- Individual recognition
- Memory of previous encounter
6
Q
A
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7
Q
What must cheating be kept for cooperation to exist ?
A
Cheating must be less then the benefit of cooperating
8
Q
How would you maintain cooperation ?
A
Policing/enforcement
