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PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

A
Most people engage in casual acts of altruism that benefit them in some way; however, “pure” altruism is extremely rare and few people are capable of it.
B
While some acts of altruism may be driven by conscious — or unconscious — selfishness, humans are capable of “pure” altruism because of their ability to feel for others
C
“Pure” altruism is a relatively new practice in humans as selflessly helping other doesn’t benefit humans in any way or help them survive.
D
While it may not appear to be the case at first glance, “pure” altruism and selflessly helping others is important for the survival of humans.

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