Studies of the KE family and the FOXP2 gene indicate that:
a. language is controlled entirely by a single gene found on chromosome 7.
b. language is still fluent despite a mutation to this gene.
c. this particular gene is related to one specific aspect of language.
d. mutations affecting this gene lead to highly expressive language skills.
Answer: C
Rationale: The research on FOXP2 is very important, but reveals only how a single gene relates to one aspect of language use.
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a. Although aggression is highly valued for both Waorani and Yanomamö men, the high mortality rates amongst aggressive males is causing these tribe populations to dwindle. b. Although male aggression is highly valued in both societies, aggressive Yanomamö men are more successful than Waorani men in passing along their genes because Yanomamö men stand down between conflicts. c. In contrast to other tribes of the same region, the Waorani and Yanomamö people value peace and tranquility and thus have had the greatest success in passing along their genes. d. In contrast to other tribes of the same region, the Waorani and Yanomamö people value peace and tranquility; however, because the Waorani, but not the Yanomamö people, refuse to defend themselves, their gene pool is dwindling.
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b. begin to encourage the child to talk about what happened at school each day. c. emphasize the importance of the one-to-one principle. d. teach children how to solve conservation tasks.
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a. subjective experience of Sondra's emotional experience b. expressive reaction in Sondra's emotional experience c. physiological response in Sondra's emotional experience d. cognitive appraisal of Sondra's emotional experience
In order for two blindfolded chess players to play a game, they must rely on all of the following EXCEPT
a. respondent conditioning. b. images. c. concepts. d. the notational system of chess.