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Summarize the points made in the lecture you just heard, being sure to specifically explain how they cast doubt on points made in the reading.
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Altruism is a type of behavior in which an animal sacrifices its own interest for that of another animal or group of animals. Altruism is the opposite of selfishness; individuals performing altruistic acts gain nothing for themselves.
Examples of altruism abound, both among humans and among other mammals. Unselfish acts among humans range from the sharing of food with strangers to the donation of body organs to family members, and even to strangers. Such acts are altruistic in that they benefit another, yet provide little reward to the one performing the act.In fact, many specie...
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Suggestion: Possible agreement error: Replace affirms with verb, base: uninflected present, imperative or infinitive
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