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Research Suggests That Humans Evolved Large Brains Not to Better

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Research suggests that humans evolved large brains not to better understand the environment around them, but rather to increase the capability for interpersonal relations. This idea is known as ____


Definitions:

Hearing Impairment

A partial or total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears.

Corpus Callosum

A thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebrum into left and right hemispheres, facilitating communication between the two sides of the brain.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication, with symptoms and severities that vary widely among individuals.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves to increase the speed at which impulses propagate along the myelinated fiber.

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