Consider the multi-level selection model discussed in class. What type of group has the highest fitness/ most offspring?
Groups with all defectors
Groups with both cooperators and defectors
Groups with all cooperators
Consider the multi-level selection model discussed in class. What type of group has the highest fitness/ most offspring?
Share
In the multi-level selection model, groups with all cooperators generally have the highest fitness and produce the most offspring. This is because cooperation can lead to enhanced benefits for the group, such as increased resource acquisition and improved survival rates, which in turn fosters more offspring. In contrast, groups with all defectors may exhibit lower overall fitness since defection can undermine group cohesion and resource sharing. Groups with both cooperators and defectors may struggle to reach the optimal benefits that a fully cooperative group does.