Which of the Following Characteristics May Have Indicated That Early

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics may have indicated that early Homo sapiens defined themselves as separate from the other parts of nature?

• A) tool-making techniques such as chipping and flaking
• B) artworks such as cave paintings and small statuettes
• C) communicating by gestures and simple sounds
• D) strong gender roles

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Definitions:

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through association with a primary reinforcer; also known as a secondary reinforcer.

T-Maze

A type of maze used in animal cognitive research, consisting of a choice point and two or more arms, typically to study learning, memory, or reward association.

Primary Reinforcer

An innately reinforcing stimulus, such as food or drink, which does not require learning to become pleasurable or desirable.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by an individual's internal desires to perform a task for its own sake, because it is interesting or enjoyable.