By Definition, Which of the Following is True of Altruistic

Question

By definition, which of the following is true of altruistic behaviors?
A) They incur a cost to the recipient.
B) They incur a cost to the actor.
C) They result in a benefit to the actor.
D) They are beneficial to the recipient and the actor.

Accepted Answer

Altruistic behaviors are defined as actions that incur a cost to the actor but result in a benefit to the recipient, making option B the correct choice. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe altruistic behaviors.