Derived Traits That Distinguish Modern Humans from Apes Include

question 36

Multiple Choice

Derived traits that distinguish modern humans from apes include

• A) facultative bipedalism.
• B) a short juvenile period.
• C) a large brain-to-body-size ratio.
• D) less body hair.

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Definitions:

Framing

The way information or issues are presented and the effect this presentation has on perception and decision-making.

Availability

In psychology, it refers to the ease with which a particular thought or memory can be accessed from memory, often influencing judgments and decision-making.

Representativeness

A cognitive heuristic where an individual categorizes a situation based on how similar it is to the typical case or to their standard representation of such a case.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often used unconsciously to make judgments and solve problems quickly.