Which Best Exemplifies the Process of Cultural Evolution

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which best exemplifies the process of cultural evolution?

• A)The fact that different eye shapes are found within individuals in the same ethnic group
• B)Inheriting a stronger left arm than a right arm because in the past,this allowed for the faster cutting of grains and more food for families
• C)The dramatic shift from Communism to Democracy seen in the Soviet Union in the 1980s
• D)Greater height in current generations than in past generations because in past generations,food that needed to be gathered was closer to the ground

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, through positive or negative stimuli.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that increases the probability of a particular behavioral response due to its association with a reinforcement or punishment.

Stop Sign

A traffic sign designed to inform drivers that they must come to a complete stop and not proceed until it is safe to do so.

Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desirable behavior, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.