Charles Darwin Suggested That, Rather Than Being Superior to the Rest

question 113

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin suggested that, rather than being superior to the rest of the animal kingdom, human beings are simply one part of a larger system governed by natural laws. To the extent that this radically changed how people thought about almost everything, we would call it a(n) :

• A) paradigm shift.
• B) ethical issue.
• C) example of reactivity.
• D) hypothesis.
• E) research proposal.

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Definitions:

Visual Field

The total area in which objects can be seen in the peripheral vision while the eyes are focused on a central point.

Association Area

Regions of the brain that combine and process information from various other parts of the brain to carry out complex functions.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of brain tissue, crucial for complex cognitive functions such as thought, memory, consciousness, and language.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, key in decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.