Why Is Tool Use an Example of an Evolutionary Model

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is tool use an example of an evolutionary model of technological development?

• A) Tools build upon existing knowledge
• B) Tools are the products of inventors working in isolation
• C) Tools are the pure creations of theory and ingenuity
• D) Tools have their own agency and cannot be controlled

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Definitions:

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind that emphasizes the importance of holistic processing, where the whole is perceived as more than the sum of its parts.

Measurable Data

Information that can be quantified or given a numerical value for analysis.

Nazi Party

A political group in Germany, led by Adolf Hitler from 1920 to 1945, that promoted totalitarian government and racial superiority ideologies.

Hierarchy of Human Needs

A theory proposed by Abraham Maslow suggesting that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs.