What Is a Protolanguage

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is a protolanguage?

• A) spoken reconstructed language from which modern languages derived
• B) the simplest form of language known, with no tenses or number terms
• C) the language that early Homo sapiens is believed to have spoken
• D) the rudimentary language used by the apes and monkeys

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical features that emerge during puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

Gender Typing

The process by which individuals come to acquire the characteristics and behaviors deemed appropriate for their gender in a given culture.

Traditional Masculine

Cultural norms and values that define the behaviors, attitudes, and roles deemed appropriate for men in a given society, often emphasizing strength, stoicism, and leadership.

Gender Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes information relevant to gender, influencing how individuals perceive and behave based on their gender roles.