In a 2006 Study Conducted in Scotland Researchers Asked 200

question 111

Multiple Choice

In a 2006 study conducted in Scotland researchers asked 200 college students to read a series of vignettes describing a man approaching a woman and using different conversation starters. The researchers found that:

• A) woman preferred conversation starters that were sexually suggestive.
• B) women preferred conversation starters that showcased the man's humor.
• C) women preferred conversation starters that provided information about the man's wealth, character, and culture.
• D) women least preferred conversation starters that provided information about the man's wealth.

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Spinal Cord

In vertebrates, the dorsal, tubular nerve cord.

Archaic Humans

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H. Heidelbergensis

A now-extinct species of archaic human from the Middle Pleistocene, known from fossils found in Europe, Africa, and possibly Asia.

Neanderthals

An extinct species of hominids that lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago, known for their robust build and large cranial capacity, sharing some genetic heritage with modern humans.