Modern Humans Have Lost the System of Air Sacs That

question 24

Multiple Choice

Modern humans have lost the system of air sacs that other great apes have.Whatever the reason for this loss,one resulting effect on human behavior was ________.

• A) restriction of modern humans to low altitudes
• B) loss of the ability to make loud calls
• C) improved ability to swallow
• D) increase in the sizes of Broca's and Wernecke's areas
• E) the ability to pronounce sounds more clearly

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants interact with the environment and learn through trial and error using their senses and motor skills.

Preoperational Stage

A stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, during which children from about 2 to 7 years of age develop and engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.

Concrete Operational

A stage in cognitive development in which children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events and objects.

Imprinting

A rapid learning process that occurs in some animals in a limited time period after birth, leading to recognition and attraction to a particular stimulus or individual.