Because of the way that humans evolved, many of our characteristics either are present at birth or develop rapidly during maturation. Some of these characteristics, such as standing on two legs, are obvious
Name and describe five of the less obvious traits that are innate.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Infant reflexes such as sucking are innate.
? An interest in novelty is innate. Human babies will look at and listen to unfamiliar things longer than familiar things.
? A desire to explore and manipulate objects is innate.
? An impulse to play and fool around is innate. Practice play, for example, helps young develop important survival skills.
? Basic cognitive skills such as a rudimentary understanding of numbers and the ability to interpret the expressions and gestures of others are innate.
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a. 200,000 b. 500,000 c. one million d. three million
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a. studied with an experimental design. b. implemented well in the local setting. c. based on quantitative research. d. both "a" and "c"
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).