Although We Do Not Know Exactly When Language Emerged, What

question 9

Essay

Although we do not know exactly when language emerged, what factors do you think might have exercised an influence over the evolution of linguistic ability in the hominin lineage?

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Definitions:

Left Handedness

Refers to the preference of using the left hand for tasks such as writing and eating, typically related to brain hemisphere dominance.

Prevalent

Widely existing or occurring, often dominating in a particular area or field.

Girls

are female children and adolescents, defined biologically but also shaped by social and cultural factors.

Cognitive Effects

The impact on mental processes such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment by various factors or interventions.