An evolutionary psychologist studying the evolution of the human hand examines and tries to understand the structure of the hand and then assesses it side-by-side with the hands of other species (e.g., chimps). What two approaches, in order,
is this psychologist using?
a) comparative; functional
b) functional; comparative
c) relational; structural
d) structural; relational
ANS: b
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What will be an ideal response?
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