Core-Knowledge Theorists Believe That Humans Are Equipped with Specialized Learning

question 40

Multiple Choice

Core-knowledge theorists believe that humans are equipped with specialized learning mechanisms for:

• A)extremely difficult problems.
• B)sexual reproduction.
• C)problems that have been important from an evolutionary perspective.
• D)only language and human faces.

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Definitions:

Lobe-Finned Fish

Jawed fish with fins supported by internal bones; for example, a coelacanth or lungfish.

Homo Habilis

An extinct species of early human that lived approximately 2.1 to 1.5 million years ago, recognized for its use of stone tools.

Stone Tools

Prehistoric tools made from stone by early humans for cutting, scraping, and other activities.

Bipedal

The ability to walk on two legs, a key characteristic that differentiates humans and some other species from most animals.