To what does the advent of behavioral modernity refer?

A. when early anatomically modern humans became fully human in behavior (relying on symbolic thought and elaborating cultural creativity) as well as in anatomy
B. when hominids became hominins
C. the beginning of a truly civilized and sedentary life, achieved about 10,000 years ago
D. when early anatomically modern humans began to manipulate fire
E. the beginning of life beyond the forest and in the open grasslands


Answer: A

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Refer to the table below. If A = 6 and B = 8, which of the following is true?



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B) The firm should buy more of Input 2 and less of Inputs 1 and 3.
C) The firm should buy more of Input 3 and less of Inputs 1 and 2.
D) The firm is minimizing costs.

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Scientists supporting the hypothesis that Neandertals are members of the species H. sapiens argue that they are simply a variation of the H. sapiens species and not a distinct species

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