Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.An adult vervent monkey sees a jaguar approaching. He cries out loudly, warning all the other vervent monkeys in the area of danger.Why is this behavior considered altruistic?
Answer
A
The monkey will gain social praise for its behavior.
B
The monkey is putting itself at risk for other individuals.
C
The monkey understands that the jaguar is not a threat.
D
The monkey does not believe others can help spread a warning.
Explanation
Altruistic behavior benefits other individuals while carrying a cost or risk for the one doing it. By calling out, the monkey warns the others, but its loud call may also draw the jaguar’s attention to itself. Therefore, the behavior is altruistic because the monkey is putting itself at risk for other individuals.
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