The Intelligence That Resulted in Better Nutrition and Better Protection

question 1

True/False

The intelligence that resulted in better nutrition and better protection from the elements would have allowed early Homo sapiens to invest more resources in its offspring and lower the infant mortality rate.

Know the cultural and educational factors that influence intelligence and test scores.

Understand the strategies for enhancing intelligence through education.

Recognize the role of early childhood education in influencing long-term outcomes.

Understand the concepts and benefits of short-term financial planning, including estimations for loans and cash surplus calculations.

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Definitions:

Selective Breeding Studies

Research activities focused on the intentional breeding of organisms to produce offspring with desirable traits, often used in agriculture and animal husbandry.

Genetic Makeup

The unique combination of genes inherited from one's parents, influencing physical and sometimes behavioral traits.

Heredity

The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

Canalization

The tendency for a trait that is biologically programmed to be restricted to only a few outcomes.