Sociobiologists

Definition

Sociobiologists study the biological basis of social behavior in humans and other animals. They believe that many aspects of human behavior, such as cooperation, aggression, and mating patterns, can be explained by genetic factors.

Related terms

Genetic Determinism: The belief that genes alone determine human behavior without considering environmental influences.

Altruism:

Behavior that benefits others at one's own expense, often driven by genetic relatedness or indirect benefits.

Kin Selection:

The process by which individuals are more likely to help relatives who share their genes since they indirectly increase their own reproductive success.