Social structures of nonhuman animals

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1. ALTRUISTIC PUNISHMENT: Using game theory, and in particular paying attention to the role of the 'cheaters' ('non-cooperators') compared to 'cooperators', explain how iterated interactions may lead to altruistic punishment in the social structures of nonhuman animals. Pay attention to how payoff matrices influence the pattern of cheating/cooperating. If it helps, you can integrate into your essay an explanation of Evolutionary Stable Strategies relates to altruistic punishment. Make sure to provide detailed definitions of each concept and terms used, and provide citations for these definitions.

2. KIN SELECTION, ALTRUISM & RECONCILIATION: Discuss how kin selection and altruism differ. In relation to behaviors that represent kin selection or altruism in the social structure within groups, discuss the relative importance of the role of reconciliation and conciliation. Provide examples from two nonhuman animal species. Make sure to provide detailed definitions of each concept and terms used, and provide citations for these definitions.

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