Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) To deny the existence of biological race is not to deny the existence of human biological or genetic diversity.
• B) Clines overlap with racial categories discovered in the nineteenth century.
• C) Clinal mapping shows that patterns of human diversity can be usefully sorted into a handful of mutually exclusive categories.
• D) Macroevolutionary studies carried out after World War II made the study of within-species variation possible.

Recognize the influence of culture, memes, and brain structure on human behavior and societal trends.

Distinguish between the central and peripheral nervous systems and their key functions.

Understand the role of culture in human evolution and the spread of intellectual and artistic endeavors.

Understand the concept of common ancestors and its importance in Darwin's theory of evolution.

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Definitions:

Counterstereotypic Behaviors

Actions or behaviors that go against common stereotypes or societal expectations associated with a particular group.

Stereotypic Behaviors

Repetitive or ritualistic movements, postures, or utterances, often indicative of anxiety, stress, or developmental conditions.

Outgroup Homogeneity Effect

The tendency to view members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than members of one's ingroup.

Visual Perception

The process of interpreting and making sense of visual information from the environment through the eyes and brain.