The Task of Interpreting Early Hominin Evolution

question 33

Multiple Choice

The task of interpreting early hominin evolution

• A) is still not complete
• B) does not require a chronological framework
• C) does not require assigning taxonomic names to fossil materials
• D) is almost impossible
• E) is best left to geologists

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Definitions:

Mental Set

The tendency to approach situations in a fixed way based on previous experiences and perceptions.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to use an object only in the way it is traditionally used.

Numerical Information

Data that is expressed in numbers, allowing for quantifiable comparisons and statistical analysis.

Scrabble

A board game in which players build words on a grid with lettered tiles for points based on letter value and placement.