If Our Ancestors' Mental Abilities Increased in Parallel with an Increase

question 60

Multiple Choice

If our ancestors' mental abilities increased in parallel with an increase in brain size,why has the size of our brain not continued increasing?

• A) the human skull is currently as large as the exoskeleton will support
• B) factors other than the brain also determine human capabilities
• C) although humans continue to evolve,language,memory,and attention are fully developed
• D) this evolutionary mechanism is still at work;it just evolves more slowly than previously thought

Recognize the significance of early education programs like Project Head Start in providing foundational educational, nutritional, and health services.

Grasp the concepts of brain plasticity and the effects of experiences on brain development.

Understand different approaches to preschool education and their impact on children's learning and motivation.

Understand the concept and examples of tacit knowledge.

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