A Shift to Extractive Foraging and Hunting Would Favor

question 72

Multiple Choice

A shift to extractive foraging and hunting would favor

• A) larger brain size and greater intelligence.
• B) a shortened juvenile period.
• C) a shorter overall life span.
• D) no change in brain size or life history.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel responsible in the presence of a large group of people.

Prosocial Behaviour

Voluntary behavior intended to benefit another, such as helping, sharing, or providing comfort, which is motivated by empathy, moral principles, or a desire for social approval.

Mob Violence

Acts of aggression and violence carried out by a large group of people acting together.

Bystander Effect

The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.