Sociobiology is a field of study that explores how biological factors influence social behavior in animals, including humans. It combines principles from biology and sociology to understand how evolutionary processes shape social structures, mating patterns, and group dynamics. By examining behaviors like cooperation, aggression, and altruism, sociobiologists seek to uncover the genetic and environmental factors that drive these actions. One of the key ideas in sociobiology is that many social behaviors have evolved because they enhance survival and reproduction. For example, kin selection suggests that individuals are more likely to help relatives, as this increases the chances of passing on shared genes. This perspective helps explain complex social interactions in various species.