Determining the Effects of Natural Selection on Human Behavior Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

Determining the effects of natural selection on human behavior is much more robust if ________.

• A) one disentangles the effects of culture from evolutionary history in detailed, controlled studies of a single culture
• B) groups of humans are separated into control and treatment groups for extensive experimentation
• C) data is collected cross-culturally to eliminate the effects of culture on behavior
• D) We cannot study human behavior in an evolutionary context.

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The degree to which a developing structure or behavior is modifiable due to experience.

Synaptic Pruning

The elimination of neurons as the result of nonuse or lack of stimulation.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the axons of neurons, improving the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system.

Motor Skill

The ability to perform movements and tasks involving the coordination of muscles and the body.