Although all of the following may have been critical to the development of an expanding brain, which do scientists believe would have contributed most directly to brain growth?
a. the migration into colder and less known areas placing a premium on learning
b. a genetic mutation resulting in a smaller jawbone and smaller facial muscles
c. the detoxification of foods, allowing humans to live to significantly older ages
d. the ability to conquer predators, allowing humans higher meat consumption levels
b
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a. great apes naturally possess some basic linguistic skills b. production exceeds comprehension in apes c. the learning situation is not critical in language acquisition d. only humans have the ability to truly understand each other through sign language
In what way has anthropological research changed over the years?
A) Anthropologists now have more specialized areas of research. B) Modern anthropologists are no longer trained with a holistic approach. C) Anthropologists only work in academic settings today. D) Anthropologists are now only interested in non-Western cultures.
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a. refers to differences between adults and adolescents with regard to sexual behavior b. is particularly pronounced in all primate species c. refers to differences between the sexes with regard to features such as body size d. is more common in arboreal species e. has not been observed in any monkey
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.