The Reason That Racial Theories Cannot Be Used to Explain

question 47

Multiple Choice

The reason that racial theories cannot be used to explain the development of languages, agriculture, and state-building in Africa is because

• A)our primary sources are biased.
• B)we don't yet know enough about human interaction in Africa.
• C)the concept of race itself is problematic.
• D)None of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Organization

Refers to a structured group of individuals working together to achieve common goals, which can vary in size, structure, and purpose across different contexts.

Disequilibrium

A state of cognitive imbalance or conflict that arises when new information contradicts existing beliefs or knowledge, driving the process of learning and adaptation.

Secondary Circular Reaction

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants (around 4-8 months) repeat actions that affect their environment, showing an early understanding of cause and effect.

Sensorimotor Stage

A developmental phase from birth to about 2 years of age, in Jean Piaget's theory, where infants learn about their environment through their sensory and motor interactions.