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How does evolutionary psychology explain human altruism?
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How does evolutionary psychology explain human altruism?
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Evolutionary psychology suggests that altruism may have developed as a way to increase the chances of survival for genetically related individuals, ultimately increasing the likelihood of passing on one's genes. This is known as kin selection.
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