Although gorillas and chimpanzees appear to have the capacity for symbolic communication, human language is a unique communication system because __________.
A) its spoken and symbolic nature permits an infinite number of combinations of meaning
B) it relies heavily on body language more than other animals
C) it requires fewer phonemes than other primate communication systems
D) it is more effective than animal call systems
A) its spoken and symbolic nature permits an infinite number of combinations of meaning
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The anthropological model of human growth and development __________
a. views the way humans grow in high-stress environments in the context of non-genetic adaptation b. views any deviation from optimal growth patterns as evidence of ill health c. tends to focus on biological explanations d. focuses on the impact of culture on growth and development
Absolute dating uses stratigraphy to establish a time frame in relation to other strata
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A pure gift is __________
A) the predominant form of exchange among foragers B) something that is given only once C) something for which a "return" is not expected or calculated D) when reciprocity is immediate and completely balanced