The Type of Selection That Favored Progressively Larger Brain Size

question 35

Multiple Choice

The type of selection that favored progressively larger brain size in human evolution is ________ selection.

• A)natural
• B)directional
• C)stabilizing
• D)disruptive

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in coordinating movement and behavior control.

Right Hemisphere

Refers to the right side of the brain, associated with spatial abilities, facial recognition, and processing of nonverbal content.

Movement Excitation

The process of stimulating muscle fibers to contract, leading to movement.

Movement Inhibition

The suppression or delay of an action or movement, which can be a voluntary decision or a result of neurological mechanisms.