Author： Aubin Henri-Jean Berlin Ivan Kornreich Charles
Publisher： MDPI
E-ISSN： 1660-4601|10|12|6873-6886
ISSN： 1660-4601
Source： International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol.10, Iss.12, 2013-12, pp. : 6873-6886
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Abstract
Mechanisms of self-destruction are difficult to reconcile with evolution’s first rule of thumb: survive and reproduce. However, evolutionary success ultimately depends on inclusive fitness. The altruistic suicide hypothesis posits that the presence of low reproductive potential and burdensomeness toward kin can increase the inclusive fitness payoff of self-removal. The bargaining hypothesis assumes that suicide attempts could function as an honest signal of need. The payoff may be positive if the suicidal person has a low reproductive potential. The parasite manipulation hypothesis is founded on the rodent—
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