The evolution of a single population into a number of different species is called:
A. phyletic expansion
B. punctuated equilibrium
C. adaptive radiation
D. natural diversion
C. adaptive radiation
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Which of the following best describes "hubris"?
A) It is the belief that all cultures are equal, but some are better structured to be global leaders. B) It is a concept that describes cultures that have not developed technologically. C) It is excessive pride and can be likened to ethnocentrism. D) It is the belief that all cultures are equally valid and should be respected. E) It is a type of culture change.
The cranial capacities of mid-Pleistocene European fossils are between __________
a. 1,100 and 1,590 cc b. 1,050 and 1,390 cc c. 700 and 1,000 cc d. 500 and 890 cc
Paleopathology is the study of
A. the biological and geological processes by which dead animals become fossils. B. ancient environments using samples of ancient pollen. C. hominin evolution and human life as revealed by the fossil record. D. disease and injury in skeletons from archaeological sites. E. the evolution of linguistic communication through ancient speech sounds and texts.
The story Ottenheimer describes, told by blues musician Cousin Joe told about his encounter with a police officer in Mississippi illustrates the idea that
a. we are trapped within our frames. b. a speaker can shift the frame of an encounter to accomplish a goal. c. frames remain unchanged despite the passage of time. d. it is always a mistake to tell a joke to a police officer.