As Humankind Evolved Physically and Socially,the Brain Had to Evolve

question 4

Multiple Choice

As humankind evolved physically and socially,the brain had to evolve to manage problems related to these changes.The size of the brain increased,with the most significant growth occurring in areas that manage such processes as problem solving,creativity,and language.We can therefore say that the human brain was ______________ new environmental challenges.

• A) transmitting
• B) adapting to
• C) storing
• D) operationalizing

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Definitions:

Flat Affect

A significant reduction in emotional expressiveness, where a person appears emotionally numb or unresponsive.

Schizophrenia

A brain disorder characterized by anomalies in thought patterns, sensory experiences, emotional responses, and social engagements.

Delusions

Fixed false beliefs that conflict with reality, despite evidence to the contrary, often a symptom of psychological disorders such as schizophrenia.

Flat Affect

A significant reduction in emotional expressiveness, including facial expressions, voice tone, or the lack of gestures, often associated with schizophrenia and some other psychiatric disorders.