Which of the Following Did Not Contribute to the Development

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did not contribute to the development of bipedalism among Miocene apes?

• A)The ability to increase the food supply by getting more seeds,leaves,and pods from spiny thorn bushes
• B)Improved ability to carry offspring
• C)Improved ability to spot predators on the savannah
• D)Improved ability to carry food from the savannah to the safety of the trees
• E)Improved ability to run faster

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Definitions:

Bowlby

A British psychologist best known for developing the theory of attachment, which suggests that children are biologically predisposed to develop attachments to caregivers as a means of survival.

Contact Comfort

The psychological and physical benefits derived from touching and being in close contact with others, highlighted in attachment theory and studies of infant development.

Oral Satisfaction

Fulfillment of needs or desires through oral activities, often discussed in the context of psychoanalytic theories of early childhood development.

Face-to-Face Play

A type of interactive play where individuals engage directly with each other, often promoting social and emotional development.