Compare Two Different Hypotheses That Attempt to Explain the Origins

question 59

Essay

Compare two different hypotheses that attempt to explain the origins of hominin bipedalism.  How secure do you think the evidence is to verify either view?

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Definitions:

Primed

A psychological state where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to another subsequent stimulus, used often in memory and recognition tests.

Encoding Specificity Principle

A principle in psychology that suggests the recall of information is improved when the conditions at the time of encoding (learning) are similar to the conditions at the time of retrieval (remembering).

Scuba Divers

Individuals trained to dive underwater using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) for various purposes, including exploration, research, and recreation.

Underwater

Underwater refers to being submerged in water, or to the condition of owing more on a loan than the value of the property securing it.