Distribution of meat beyond the immediate family in hunting and gathering societies is an example of:
a. generalized reciprocity.
b. balanced reciprocity.
c. negative reciprocity.
d. redistribution.
e. market exchange.
a
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A) Apes have at least some of the capabilities of language, which helps us better understand the evolution of human language. B) Apes are capable of everything short of verbal language, which helps us improve communication with deaf people. C) It is clear that apes can only mimic human sign language, which indicates that human language is truly unique to our lineage. D) Ape language abilities are closer to humans than to other primates, which adds to our knowledge of the human family tree.
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a. a vehicle for emotional release b. a reason for community wide rituals c. a rational for the punishment of social deviants d. a means for religious specialists to make a living
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a. land clearing and preparing the soil. b. gathering shellfish and fuel. c. tending small animals. d. All of these are considered men's work.
What does it mean to say that evolutionary processes can be both microevolution and macroevolution?
What will be an ideal response?