Which of the Following Conclusions Is the Most Logical to Draw

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions is the most logical to draw from the fact that mice and songbirds have versions of the FOXP2 gene that is very similar to the form found in humans?

• A) Mice and songbirds can use language to communicate.
• B) The FOXP2 gene did not develop specifically as a result of language development during human evolution.
• C) The FOXP2 gene is not involved in language.
• D) The FOXP2 gene is solely responsible for the ability of humans to communicate.

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Definitions:

Decay

The process of declining in quality, power, or vitality, often used in reference to physical or biological deterioration over time.

Interference Theory

A theory that explains how new learning can cause the forgetting of previously learned information due to overlap or interference.

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon in memory where newly acquired information interferes with the retrieval of older information.

Decay Theory

The oldest theory of forgetting, which holds that memories, if not used, fade with time and ultimately disappear altogether.