Evolutionary Biologists Believe That the Larger Brains of Early Homo

question 168

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary biologists believe that the larger brains of early Homo babies meant that babies were born less mature than they were for earlier hominids,resulting in ____.

• A)a greater likelihood of death at birth
• B)a longer time before the rest of the body could support the head in infancy
• C)a longer period of dependency of infants on their parents
• D)a great likelihood that its head would get stuck in the pelvic opening

Recognize the methodological approach Allport used to study personality, focusing on normal and healthy adults.

Comprehend the influence of heredity and environment on personality according to Allport.

Identify Allport's concept of uniqueness in individuals.

Learn about Allport’s emphasis on traits and the concept of functional autonomy.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonds

Hydrogen bonds are a type of weak chemical bond that is formed when a hydrogen atom, covalently bonded to a more electronegative atom or group, is attracted to another electronegative atom.

Nitrogenous Base

An organic molecule that makes up the building blocks of nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, including adenine, thymine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.

Nucleic Acids

Complex organic substances that constitute the genetic material of living cells; DNA and RNA.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms as it makes up a part of all proteins and nucleic acids.