Efforts to Identify the Time Course of the Evolution of Human

question 94

Multiple Choice

 Efforts to identify the time course of the evolution of human language have been based on the

• A) divergence of hominids and great apes from a common ancestor.
• B) divergence of Homo sapiens from other species of humans.
• C) development of a neocortex in animals.
• D) timing of a critical mutation in the FOXP2 gene.

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Definitions:

Given Circumstance

The pre-existing conditions or facts that set the context or background for a situation or narrative.

Spillover Effect

The phenomenon where the effects or outcomes in one area or domain carry over into another, often seen in economic and social contexts.

Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Satisfaction

The feeling of fulfillment or contentment resulting from achieving one's desires, expectations, or needs.