Evolutionary Theorists Suggest That Language Evolved to Help Individuals

question 443

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary theorists suggest that language evolved to help individuals

• A)use tools more effectively
• B)attract mates
• C)care for offspring
• D)deal with larger social groups

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Definitions:

Unpredictable Change

Refers to alterations in environmental, social, or other factors that cannot be anticipated with current knowledge or technology, often leading to significant impact on ecosystems or societies.

Hardy-Weinberg Principle

A principle that describes the genetic equilibrium within a population, stating that allele and genotype frequencies remain constant from generation to generation in the absence of evolutionary influences.

Royal Families

Hereditary ruling dynasties characterized by a succession of sovereigns from the same family, often maintaining political power through generations.

Hardy-Weinberg Principle

The concept that in the absence of evolutionary forces, the proportions of both alleles and genotypes within a population will not vary from one generation to the next.