Compared to Earlier Hominids, the Increased Body Size in Homo

question 22

Multiple Choice

Compared to earlier hominids, the increased body size in Homo erectus is likely due to

• A) stone-tool use that facilitated root and tuber processing.
• B) increased protein in the diet.
• C) larger teeth that permitted better food processing.
• D) None of these choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Job Characteristics Model

The Job Characteristics Model is a theoretical framework proposing that five core job dimensions impact employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance, including skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.

Task Identity

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work, giving a sense of accomplishment to the individual.

Skill Variety

Skill variety is the degree to which a job requires different activities and skills for its completion, contributing to the worker's perception of the job's significance and engagement levels.

Psychological Empowerment

Psychological empowerment describes a state in which individuals feel a sense of control over their work and perceive their actions to be meaningful and capable of influencing outcomes.